Quality Assurance Engineering Manager

Who We Are:

WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods, focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY’s vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 350+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "How did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!

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 the 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 WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.

What You’ll Do:

The Quality Assurance Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the Asia Quality Assurance Engineering team in partnership with the Sr. Director, and to ensure all Munchkin brands are in compliance with both Munchkin standards and international requirements on safety, regulatory and product integrity.  You will work closely with other departments to oversee activities related to existing product/manufacturing issues and focus in bringing new products to market from either design through delivery (OEM) or existing design from Original Design Manufacturers (ODM) in a fast-paced environment.

You will also support execution and delivery of product and supplier base compliance based on Munchkin Supplier Manual, Munchkin supply base compliance specification, operation and verification process, supplier development and training, quality and compliance inspection, production process evaluation, corrective and preventive action management, and other assigned responsibilities in support of Munchkin’s products from manufacturing through delivery to the US and global markets.

How you will contribute:

·         Assist supplier to develop and implement Train-the-factory trainer (TFT) on Product Testing Management System.

·         Responsible for problem-solving and quality tools (e.g., DOE, Cpk, FMEA, risk assessment) and manufacturing process review and documentation to drive workflow effectiveness.

·         Lead QA team to establish product-specific Quality Inspection Checklists, test plan and inspection guide and implementation of supplier’s in-house lab testing effectiveness assessment in Juvenile and hardlines and non-E&E medical device products.

·         Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives based on progress tracking of supplier/factory compliance performance.

·         Lead QA team to conduct root cause analysis, investigation, provide guidance and direction to factories to ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

·         Support Sr. Director of Global Supplier QA and Regulatory Compliance in all directives related to product safety and regulatory compliance, product quality assurance, production process control, customer satisfaction, supplier compliance development and implementing any set goals and objectives.

·         Ensure Munchkin’s products are in full compliance with up-to-date legislation, policies, procedures, and other legal requirements for global markets.

·         Provide support to Compliance Team in any product recalls, if necessary, facilitate flow of information to all relevant stakeholders, departments, and customers.

·         Identify potential areas of legal compliance vulnerability and risk within the Company relating to the products sold globally and more specifically within Munchkin’s supply chain protocol.

·         Participate in Company training initiatives on regulatory matters, and provide guidance in review of all print, digital and marketing materials upon request.

·         Coach, train and provide guidance to team members to achieve departmental goals and to ensure their performance and outputs are in compliance with the Company, government and customer policies, procedures and regulations.

·         Other duties may be assigned.

You will have:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Quality Engineering and Management

·         Minimum of 7 to 10 years in quality engineering experience, with three years of managerial experience within a manufacturing / consumer / children product related environment.  Familiar with applicable global regulations, standards, and laws including ISO 9001:2015, FDA, UL, EN, EU Directives, CSA ASTM, CPSIA, GB/CCC, and other global regulatory for Children consumer products. Knowledge of electrical/electronic items is added value

·         Excellent managerial and analytical skills, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability of multitasking and good time management skills

·         Strong working knowledge of quality related statistics and risk analysis.

·         Ability to use computer software, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Outlook.

·         Knowledge of continuous process improvement or related discipline. example of six sigma methodology and related quality management tools

·         Strong problem-solving skills, engineering and quality-based computer skills

·         Fluency in English (verbal and written) and Mandarin/Cantonese required.

Travelling to factories in China and southeast Asia is required.

We got you covered!

•         Munchkin Asia Limited offers highly competitive compensation, including discretionary bonus plan participation, and other perks. We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin such a standout place.

•         If you are interested in joining our team, please visit www.munchkin.com for more information and submit your online application through https://www.munchkin.com/join.

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