Manager, Quality Validation Engineering

The Quality Engineering Team is responsible for the development and implementation of all of Mammoth Brands quality standards, inspection protocols and ALL of the manufacturing processes which includes molding and finished goods production. The team works closely with the Packaging and R&D teams to validate all new component molds and formula production from concept through Mass Production. As a Quality Engineering Validation Manager you will lead the development and execution of quality standards, inspection protocols, and validation plans for new Soft Products and Hard Products at Harry’s, Flamingo, Lume, and Mando. You’ll own the validation of new tooling, component development, and finished goods production ensuring we deliver high-quality products that delight our customers. You will work cross-functionally across internal teams and externally with global manufacturing partners to support new product launches, troubleshoot quality issues, and improve both product design and manufacturing processes. This is a high-impact role that sits at the heart of innovation, manufacturing, and customer experience. As we expand our Quality Management System and the Global Quality footprint across the organization, you will have the opportunity to impact our systems and processes, as well as have room for growth and development.

Responsibilities

Manage new tooling from pilot through mass production, develop secondary tooling for supply chain capacity, and optimize/standardize manufacturing processes using SPC and quality data; Own qualification and inspection plans (IQ, OQ, PQ) for both hard and soft product packaging, including fill-line qualification at third-party manufacturers; Deploy quality tools including process mapping, FMEA, control plans, MSA/GR&R, SPC, and DOE to drive consistency and compliance across the supply chain; Expand internal and external testing capabilities, draft product/package test plans, and analyze and interpret results to ensure requirements are met; Lead the commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup of new manufacturing and packaging equipment from Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) through Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commercial production; Conduct supplier audits, manage CAPAs, monitor performance metrics, and ensure suppliers meet Mammoth Brands' quality standards during both launch and ongoing production; Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations, driving effective CAPA to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence; Evaluate technical risks using tolerancing and stack-up analysis, and develop clear mitigation plans in partnership with R&D and Supply Chain; Support advanced product quality planning to ensure smooth integration of new products into operations, owning finished goods specifications; Serve as the voice of the customer across product development, partnering with R&D, Package Engineering, and suppliers to design quality in while improving manufacturability and reducing costs; Participate in program retrospectives and lead ongoing initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and supply chain performance; Travel (Domestic and International), up to 40%

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field (e.g. Mechanical, Industrial, Systems Engineering); 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Assurance, preferably within a consumer goods environment; Knowledge of mechanical properties of polymers and packaging components such as aerosols, pumps, closures, bottles, and tubes; Robust knowledge of injection molding, EBM (extrusion blow molding), ISBM (injection stretch blow molding) technologies and their capabilities; Honest, direct, and able to articulate and defend technical recommendations and decisions as well as communicate clearly with cross functional teams; Experience in Tolerance and Stack Analysis of new product and package designs; Experience using Statistical Analytic tools in manufacturing and making data-driven decisions; Familiar with programs and programming of LabVIEW, MatLab, MiniTab or similar

Nice to have

Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) is a strong plus; Curiosity about AI and willingness to experiment with it in day-to-day work

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401k match; Equity in Mammoth Brands; Flexible time off and working hours; L&D stipend; 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years; 20 fully paid weeks off for parents who give birth, or 16 fully paid weeks off for all other paths to parenthood; Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop; Free products from our family of brands; Bagels on Wednesdays and lunch on Thursdays; Fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, and drinks