Vendor Quality Engineer

The Opportunity: 

As the Vendor Quality Engineer youll be reporting directly to a Vendor Quality Manager (based in China). This role plays a critical part in supporting Mattels growth initiatives by strengthening vendor and subcontractor quality performance across India.

The position focuses on developing certifying and monitoring vendors and subcontractors to support finished goods manufacturing while continuously driving improvements in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and product quality.

The role offers hands-on exposure at our vendor site in Belagavi and the opportunity to influence quality outcomes across a diverse manufacturing network.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Assess qualify and monitor subcontractors and vendors Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure compliance with Mattel requirements.
• Conduct readiness assessments to support new or evolving regulatory legislative and sustainability requirements or initiatives.
• Assist or lead vendors and subcontractors in problem-solving activities including failure investigation root cause analysis and preventive action implementation.
• Track analyze and review quality KPIs with vendors and subcontractors and drive timely corrective actions where needed.
• Provide training to vendors and subcontractors on updated Mattel procedures and requirements and monitor effective implementation and continuous improvement.
• Support training and coaching for new hires as needed.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• University or Technical College degree in Industrial Engineering or other relevant engineering disciplines.
• Minimum of 35 years of solid experience in product quality control preferably within the toy industry household appliances consumer products or injection plastic manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) Minitab and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Effective presentation decision-making and negotiation skills with a creative and innovative mindset.
• Willingness to travel locally 50% of the time with occasional extended stays at other vendor sites ranging from a few days to several weeks.

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth optimism and wellbeing where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher-Price American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

Visit us at  is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time