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Middle · 5+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Mattel scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Mattel is an American toy company founded in 1945 in a Los Angeles garage, and it owns some of the most valuable character franchises in the industry including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Masters of the Universe and Monster High. Alongside manufacturing and selling toys it has built a film and television arm to exploit those properties directly, following the commercial success of the Barbie film in 2023, and it licenses its characters into games, apparel and experiences. Headquartered in El Segundo, California and listed on Nasdaq, it competes with Hasbro and with the digital entertainment now taking children's attention.

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Key Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Mentor equipment engineers and maintenance technicians, build capability via technical training, define troubleshooting standards and promote knowledge sharing across the plant.
  • Manage technical communication with overseas equipment vendors and global Mattel engineering teams, prepare technical reports, equipment failure reviews and project status documentation in English.

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s 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.

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