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    Mattel

    Toys & Games

    Sr Maintenance Engineer

    Dongguan, ChinaOn-SiteFull-time5+ yrs experiencePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    Key Responsibilities

    1. Take charge of difficult and recurring equipment breakdown troubleshooting for injection molding machines, auxiliary units, ultrasonic welders, robotic stations, conveyors, decorating machines, automated packaging equipment and peripheral utilities on Barbie production lines. Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent countermeasures.
    2. Lead the deployment, execution and continuous optimization of TPM / Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance plans; formulate maintenance work instructions, checklists, lubrication schedules and overhaul standards.
    3. Manage spare parts: classify critical spare parts, set safety stock level, review consumption data, optimize inventory, reduce emergency procurement cost while supporting quick repair response.
    4. Carry out minor modification, retrofit and reliability upgrade of existing equipment to fix design defects, reduce failure frequency and improve maintainability, under Mattel EH&S and safety review rules.
    5. Ensure all maintenance activities strictly follow LOTO, machine guarding, functional safety and Mattel global safety standards; organize risk assessment for overhaul, modification and special maintenance work.
    6. Track maintenance KPIs including MTBF, MTTR, downtime rate, maintenance cost and OEE; compile failure records, maintenance logs, monthly reliability review reports and share lesson learned.
    7. Train and mentor maintenance technicians, organize skill sharing, standardize troubleshooting methods, improve the overall repair capability of the maintenance team.
    8. Cooperate with automation and equipment engineers in new machine SAT, commissioning and acceptance; hand over maintenance know-how, prepare maintenance manual and backup files for new production lines for Barbie NPI projects.
    9. Communicate with equipment vendors for technical support, component repair and failure analysis; prepare relevant technical documents in English when required.

      Requirements

      Education & Experience

      • Bachelor degree or above in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Automation or related discipline; college diploma with rich relevant experience is also acceptable
      • Minimum 5 years hands-on maintenance experience in high-volume plastic, consumer goods or toy manufacturing plant
      • Familiar with injection molding and automated assembly/packaging line maintenance; multinational factory experience is preferred

      Technical Competencies

      • Solid knowledge in mechanical structure, hydraulic & pneumatic system, electrical control circuit, PLC, servo, sensors and safety interlock
      • Hands-on troubleshooting experience for industrial robots, vision systems and decorating equipment is a plus
      • Able to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics independently
      • Familiar with TPM, 5-Why, 8D root cause analysis and maintenance management process
      • Understand FAT/SAT, LOTO and machine safety requirements

      Soft Skills & Language

      • Basic to intermediate business English for reading manuals and simple vendor communication
      • Strong on-site hands-on capability, calm when facing urgent breakdowns
      • Safety-first mindset, good teamwork, patient in coaching technicians
      • Result-oriented, good at summarizing failure experience and standardizing maintenance practices

      Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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      About the company

      Mattel

      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 fans, entertain audiences 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: Mattel’s Global Supply Chain Organization is a competitive advantage for Mattel.  Mattel’s Supply Chain is ever evolving to support the amazing portfolio of Mattel products and is never boring!  Sitting within the EMEA Supply Chain team that is responsible for all elements of planning and customer fulfilment; you will be critical to helping to provide end to end first-class supply chain services for our Customers.

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