Job Details Description Who We Are Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world!
After 30 years of being a leader in the baby industry, Munchkin is growing up and expanding our business reach to even more consumers with the launch of Curio, a highly curated line of home products inspired by curiosity.
Founded in 1990, Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 30 countries.
At Munchkin, we make world-class, award-winning products, and believe in only producing the safest ones on the market.
We are industry leaders in design and innovation with 133 international product and brand design awards in the past 5 years and growing!
Munchkin has a world-class portfolio of 290 patents and has recently averaged over 20 new patents per year.
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility.
We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through their Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal welfare have committed to animal conservation.
There is no better time than now to join Munchkin as we embark on their next and biggest growth journey moving us into technology focused, higher valued products, and household consumer goods.
Munchkin is growing up and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and join us on our journey toward rapid growth.
What You’ll Do The Quality Assurance Engineer’s primary responsibility is to assist with establishing the overall quality, safety and reliability Company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with world markets including US, Canada, Latin America, Asia, and European regulations, internal company quality requirements, and customer/retailer requirements.
Review and assess new product designs to ensure compliance to appropriate Global government, industry, and retailer requirements Interact closely with Product Development & Engineering teams and make recommendations to minimize or eliminate the possibility of hazardous conditions Communicate with the customer’s QA, Safety and Compliance representatives to ensure that the customer’s product requirements are completely understood Develop strong business relationships and work closely with key external 3rd party testing labs and other accredited testing facilities Coordinate with Asia and UK Personnel to ensure that procedures are properly understood and followed Review factory activities related to Quality Inspection to ensure product compliance to company’s quality expectations Evaluate and test prototypes, models, pre-production samples for safety and fit, form and function Work with the Asia office and Inspection teams to develop internal quality assurance plans and inspection criteria Stay current and attend training as needed on all regulatory issues, information from test labs, regulatory groups and customer specific requirements Establish and maintain process control including document management, factory certification audits, date coding product, sewn in labels (SIL), license registrations for stuffed toy, upholstered furniture/bedding for US and Canadian requirements and registration cards for durable infant products Coordinate all independent test lab activities, interventions, review reports and establish any corrective actions Responsible for tracking and communicating the status of all component and product testing Coordinate pre-production and final lab testing process to ensure pass test results in an efficient manner Maintain, manage, and review testing reports (including pre-production and final testing) for all products to ensure an accurate, complete, and easily accessible archive.
Advise on retesting as appropriate Work with designated safety consultant on any technical issues that would require further investigation Review product markings, installation/assembly instructions, warning labels and packaging to ensure compliance to applicable standards Establish and manage corrective action process to resolve manufacturing defect and product improvement activities Other duties may be assigned Bring It!
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four-year college or university (electrical engineering/software degree preferred) 3-5 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience with IoT devices/technology preferred Knowledge of applicable regulations, standards, and laws including: CPSIA, CHPA, CFR, UL, ETL, FDA, ASTM, and EN.
Able to use calipers, micrometers, multimeters, pin gauges, thread, ring and height gauges Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and adapt to a flexible and fast-paced environment We Got You Covered!
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental coverage, wellness, an employer-matched 401(k) plan, bonuses, employee stock purchase plan and much more depending on your role.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork.
At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
We offer work-life balance benefits such as paid maternity and paternity leave, Hybrid work from home schedule on Tuesday and Thursdays or Half-day Friday’s all year around!
Munchkin embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.