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Sr Equip & Facility Engineer

Mattel


Job Location:

Dongguan - China

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 November 2026 (4 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 1 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

  1. Own technical reliability for core production assets including injection molding machines robotic assembly stations conveyor systems ultrasonic welding automated packaging and auxiliary peripheral equipment for Barbie and other Mattel brands. Lead breakdown root cause analysis corrective actions and permanent countermeasures to minimize unplanned downtime.
  2. Develop standardize and deploy preventive & predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) plans equipment SOPs maintenance checklists and spare part management strategies; monitor maintenance budget and optimize spare part inventory to balance uptime and cost.
  3. Support capital equipment projects: define technical specifications evaluate suppliers participate in FAT/SAT oversee on-site installation commissioning validation and handover to production & maintenance teams for new automation and molding lines for NPI Barbie programs.
  4. Lead equipment-focused continuous improvement projects via Lean TPM Kaizen and Six Sigma methodologies; track KPIs including OEE MTBF MTTR downtime rate and maintenance cost deliver measurable productivity and scrap reduction targets.
  5. Ensure all equipment and modification activities fully comply with Mattel EH&S standards global toy safety requirements and local regulatory codes; conduct risk assessment for machine guarding lockout-tagout (LOTO) and automation safety interlock systems.
  6. Collaborate closely with Production Quality Process NPI Tooling and Supply Chain teams to resolve equipment-related quality issues support pilot runs and mass production ramp-up of new Barbie products.
  7. Mentor equipment engineers and maintenance technicians build capability via technical training define troubleshooting standards and promote knowledge sharing across the plant.
  8. Manage technical communication with overseas equipment vendors and global Mattel engineering teams prepare technical reports equipment failure reviews and project status documentation in English.

 


Qualifications :

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Bachelors degree or above in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Automation or related engineering discipline
  • Minimum 5 years hands-on equipment engineering experience in high-volume plastic injection molding toy or consumer goods manufacturing; experience with automation & robotic assembly is strongly preferred
  • Prior working experience in multinational manufacturing toy industry or Mattel supply chain is a big plus

Technical Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of injection molding machines servo & hydraulic systems PLC (Siemens / Mitsubishi preferred) servo drives sensors pneumatics robotics and machine safety circuits
  • Proven capability in root cause analysis (5-Why Fishbone 8D) TPM OEE improvement and maintenance system building
  • Familiar with equipment FAT/SAT capital project flow LOTO and machine safety guarding standards
  • Able to read electrical schematics mechanical drawings and write technical documentation

Soft Skills & Language

  • Good business English proficiency (written & verbal) for cross-site communication with global Mattel teams
  • Strong problem-solving project coordination and cross-team collaboration skills
  • Safety-first mindset systematic thinking able to prioritize urgent production breakdown support and long-term reliability improvement
  • Hands-on willing to work on shop floor coach team members and drive change

What We Offer

Join Mattel and help bring joy to children around the world through iconic brands including Barbie. We provide competitive compensation welfare packages professional engineering development paths global technical exchange opportunities and a safe inclusive manufacturing workplace.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


About Company

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels ... View more

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