Company Description 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, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
The Team:
The Global Quality Systems Team manages quality systems across Mattel. The team is responsible for organizational change management, training, system administration, system development, and user support. The team works with leaders in the Quality, Safety, Regulations, and Compliance organization to ensure that all quality systems are meeting key objectives. The objectives are to ensure systems are being fully adopted, processes are aligned, and users are supported across Mattel. These objectives help to ensure that Mattel develops, manufactures, and ships quality products which are safe and regulatory compliant. This is a new team being developed as Mattel embarks on a path of digital transformation for the Quality, Safety, Regulations, and Compliance organization.
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Mattel is currently seeking a Senior Quality Systems Engineer. In this position you will be part of the Global Quality Systems technical team. This position reports to the Head of Global Quality Systems.
The technical team is responsible for planning, project management, solutioning, implementation, and ongoing support of various quality systems. The team works with leaders in the Quality, Safety, Regulations, and Compliance organization to ensure that all quality systems are meeting key objectives. The technical team ensures systems are being fully adopted, processes are aligned, and users are supported across Mattel. These objectives help to ensure that Mattel develops, manufactures, and ships quality products which are safe and regulatory compliant. This is a new team being developed as Mattel embarks on a path of digital transformation for the Quality, Safety, Regulations, and Compliance organization.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Joining the Team on the ground floor, you will have a significant impact on the digital transformation for the Quality, Safety, Regulations, and Compliance organization. In this position, you will:
Be a technical system engineer, assigned to EQMS modules and other quality systems (i.e., LIMS).Lead requirements and design discussion with business stakeholders and Information Technology partnersBe able to demonstrate the primary features and functionalities of an application and how it works and communicate impact to the business process stakeholders.Address and resolve user issues as they relate to system configuration and permissions.Provide business project management for the implementation of projects, enhancements, and changes.Perform the necessary system configuration, testing, and UAT for projects, enhancements, and changes.Works closely with the OCM and training team to ensure they have a full understanding of all changes and enhancements, as well as general system functionality. Qualifications What We’re Looking For:
3+ years of systems engineering experience.Technical bachelor’s degree or equivalent: Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology.Strong communication skills (in person and virtual), must be comfortable with leading meetings, discussions, and training sessions.Must be comfortable with being on camera during virtual meetings and training sessions.2 to 3 years experience in system configuration.2 to 3 years experience in project management.Veeva Vault White Belt Certification, preferred.High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office.Ability to participate in meetings and calls outside of normal working hours (late night or early morning).Ability to travel as needed (approximately 10% travel) Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves. The annual base salary range for this position is between $88,000 and $111,000
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.
Additional Information Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
What It’s Like to Work Here:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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. Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
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Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.