INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY – Associate Quality Engineer (Hybrid)

We are seeking an Associate Quality Engineer to support product safety performance and regulatory compliance for Lakeshore product categories. In this role you will contribute to test planning and execution and partner with the Engineering Product Integrity Compliance and Product Development teams to help ensure that our products consistently meet defined safety reliability and durability standards. Youll play a key role in supporting regulatory and testing activities maintaining standardized test protocols and delivering clear data-based insights that help promote consistent high-quality products. This is a hands-on collaborative position that offers meaningful exposure across the product quality life cycle from early design review through product launches.

Please note that this position is open to internal candidates only. External candidates who apply will not be considered for this role.

A day on the job looks like this:

• Contribute to the development of product test plans for toys and/or furniture by applying established safety reliability and durability requirements under guidance
• Apply defined testing methods to evaluate product performance and summarize results against documented expectations
• Support product quality and compliance needs for new and diversified products by assisting with regulatory and testing activities
• Provide data-based product performance insights and preliminary recommendations in partnership with Engineering and cross-functional stakeholders
• Assist in maintaining standardized test methods and protocols to promote consistent and repeatable in-house and third-party testing
• Collaborate with Product Integrity In-House Lab and Compliance teams to support quality initiatives and testing alignment
• Maintain accurate documentation and records while following established quality processes and procedures

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for:

Required:

• 1 years of experience in product engineering product development or product testing
• Foundational understanding of product safety reliability and durability testing concepts
• Working knowledge of basic test methods data collection and result documentation
• Familiarity with ASTM ANSI/BIFMA and other applicable testing standards
• Understanding of quality documentation practices and controlled procedures
• Experience working with third-party testing labs
• Ability to execute defined test plans and procedures under guidance
• Ability to summarize test results and identify clear deviations from expectations
• Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation and recordkeeping
• Developing data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication within an immediate team environment

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Science or Quality Management (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Exposure to regulatory compliance or product integrity programs

What Sets You Apart

• Thoughtful decision-maker who applies sound judgment to routine quality and testing challenges with increasing independence
• Clear communicator who explains testing requirements and results clearly to both technical and nontechnical partners
• Collaborative team player who works seamlessly across Engineering Product Integrity Compliance and In-House Lab teams
• Accountable contributor who takes ownership of assigned work and consistently follows through to achieve results
• Curious learner with a continuous improvement mindset who seeks opportunities to strengthen skills and enhance processes

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary between $70500-$80000 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time