Project Engineer - Chemical
About the job
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in chemical formulation, compound development, materials engineering, polymer or plastics, coatings, adhesives, or related product development fields.
- A solid understanding of compound formulation development, raw material properties, formulation testing, stability validation, and qualification processes.
- Experience working with QA, Sourcing, Regulatory/RI teams, vendors, and manufacturing partners to support formula approval and implementation.
- Manage compound formulation development and qualification to support new and existing product programs.
- Conduct material research and evaluate alternative ingredients to improve performance, cost, compliance, and supply flexibility.
- Support supplier qualification and onboarding for compound materials, raw materials, and related vendors.
- Coordinate formulation testing, stability validation, pilot runs, and technical documentation to support formula readiness and approval.
- Work closely with QA, Sourcing, RI teams, and vendors to review, validate, and approve formulas in line with product, regulatory, and quality requirements.
- Manage formulation changes, dual-sourcing activities, and localized raw material implementation to strengthen supply resiliency.
- Support cost, quality, regulatory, and resiliency initiatives for compound products through technical analysis, cross-functional coordination, and execution follow-up.
- Occasional travel is required.
- Experience in formulation qualification, material testing, pilot runs, supplier technical evaluation, or manufacturing scale-up is preferred.
- Knowledge of chemical materials, polymers, plastics, colorants, additives, coatings, adhesives, or related compound systems is preferred.
About the company
Hasbro designs and sells toys and games for children, families and adult fans, and licenses its brands for entertainment and consumer products. Its portfolio includes Transformers, Nerf and Play-Doh, while its Wizards of the Coast business publishes Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. The company sells physical products through retailers and its own online stores, develops digital games, and earns royalties when partners use its characters and game worlds. It also makes products based on licensed franchises such as Marvel and Star Wars, combining its own brands with rights secured from other owners. Founded in 1923, Hasbro is headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
East Providence, Rhode Island
Founded
1923
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What believers are saying
- Hasbro pays for community service: employees receive four paid volunteer hours each month.
- Learning has structured support: Hasbro gives employees quarterly development conversations and access to third-party academic programs.
- Demand is expanding: July 2026 results reported second-quarter revenue growth of 16%, led by Wizards and Digital Gaming.
What critics are saying
- Job security faces ongoing restructuring: Hasbro's cost program includes further workforce reductions and reallocations.
- Production depends on outside factories: most Hasbro toys and games are manufactured by third parties.
- Game development bets lost value: Hasbro reported a $56 million digital-games impairment in July 2026.
What makes Hasbro unique
- Collector demand gates production: HasLab projects proceed only after reaching their minimum number of backers.
- Wizards builds store communities: its Play Network equips retailers with Magic event scheduling and promotional resources.
- Hasbro connects tabletop play online: D&D Beyond Maps tracks encounters and shares players' dice rolls.
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New Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Anakin Skywalker figure debuts. Get ready to return to a galaxy far, far away - Hasbro has unveiled a brand-new wave of Star Wars action figures Published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:53:08 -0500 Article summary. * Hasbro reveals a new Star Wars: The Black Series Anakin Skywalker figure inspired by Attack of the Clones. * The Padawan Anakin figure features updated sculpting, strong Hayden Christensen likeness, and new packaging. * Anakin includes a blue lightsaber, action-swap blade, and alternate Force hand for dynamic Black Series poses. * Star Wars Black Series Anakin Skywalker arrives Spring 2027, with preorders opening October 15 at Hasbro Pulse. Hasbro has just unveiled a new era of the Star Wars: The Black Series 6-inch action figure line. This new wave of figures will include new and updated characters that will not only come to life in action-figure form but also receive brand-new packaging. The next figure comes to life from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, as Padawan Anakin Skywalker is ready for action. This updated Anakin Skywalker action figure is nicely sculpted and showcases an incredible likeness to Hayden Christensen in his Attack of the Clones attire. Anakin will come with his signature blue lightsaber from the prequel film, which will also have a standard and action-swap blade. A lot of detail went into this figure, and hopefully this means Bleeding Cool will see an Attack of the Clones Obi-Wan Kenobi in the future. The Star Wars: The Black Series Padawan Anakin Skywalker is set to release in Spring 2027, and pre-orders are set to go live on October 15 at 1 PM EST on Hasbro Pulse and other retailers. - Credit: Hasbro Pulse Star Wars: The Black Series - Anakin Skywalker (Padawan). "Ten years after the Battle of Naboo, the Jedi Council and Supreme Chancellor assigned Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan, Anakin Skywalker, to protect Senator Padmé Amidala. The STAR WARS BLACK SERIES line includes 6-inch action figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the STAR WARS galaxy, letting fans create galactic scenes with a faithfulness to STAR WARS comic books, movies, series, and more." "This Black Series STAR WARS action figure from Hasbro is detailed to look like Anakin Skywalker from STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Features multiple articulation points for dynamic poseability on your shelf. Pose the figure with the included blue Lightsaber(TM), Lightsaber swing FX, and alternate Force hand. Look for more STAR WARS BLACK SERIES 6-inch action figures to build a galaxy of STAR WARS collectibles on your shelf (each sold separately, subject to availability)."
Hasbro unveils Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Lothal Rebels 3-Pack. Get ready to return to a galaxy far, far away with Hasbro, as they have unveiled a brand new wave of Star Wars action figures Published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:52:09 -0500 Article summary. * Hasbro reveals a Star Wars: Rebels Vintage Collection Lothal Rebels 3-Pack tied to The Ghost HasLab campaign. * The set includes Sabine Wren, Ezra Bridger, and Kanan Jarrus in new looks inspired by their early Star Wars: Rebels era. * Accessories include removable helmets, lightsabers, blasters, a backpack, and Sabine's paint sprayer with Kenner-style card backs. * Star Wars collectors can pre-order October 7 at 1 PM ET via Hasbro Pulse, with the multipack slated for Spring 2027. Star Wars: Rebels fans can rejoice, as a brand-new special-edition set of The Vintage Collection figures is coming soon. The Ghost was one of Hasbro's more massive Star Wars HasLab crowdfunding campaigns, bringing the iconic Rebels ship to life. This campaign arrived around the debut of Star Wars: Ahsoka on Disney+, and with it, a nice variety of Ahsoka Vintage Collection figures arrived. However, Hasbro has been slowly bringing animated versions of the Ghost crew to life, and now a new Rebels three-pack is on the way. This brand-new three-pack features Sabine Wren, Ezra Bridger, and Kanan Jarrus, all in brand-new outfits. Sabine features a new head sculpt and is showcased in her signature Mandalorian armor with a removable helmet. Ezra will come with a more animation-accurate look, along with his classic custom-built lightsaber, backpack, and helmet. Kanan, on the other hand, is going undercover in his Stormtrooper disguise, which will come with a removable helmet and his signature lightsaber. Each of these figures will be packed together in one box, but will also feature their very own Star Wars: The Vintage Collection card backs. Prices are unknown at this time, but pre-orders are set to arrive on October 7 at 1 PM EST on Hasbro Pulse and other online retailers, with a September 2027 release date. - Credit: Hasbro Pulse Star Wars: The Vintage Collection - Lothal Rebels 3-Pack. "(HASBRO | Ages 4 & up | Pre-order on October 7 at 1 PM ET, available Spring 2027). Based on the Ghost crew from STAR WARS REBELS, this 3.75-inch-scale figure multipack makes a great addition to any fan's collection. This action figure set includes Sabine Wren (Spectre-5), Ezra Bridger (Spectre-6), and Kanan Jarrus (Stormtrooper Disguise), celebrating their beginnings as a Rebel crew in the show. Sabine includes two blasters, a removable helmet, and paint sprayer."
Hasbro unveils new Bumblebee action figure inspired by "Optimus Prime: Awakening" September 22, 2026 Hasbro has unveiled the Transformers Studio Series Transformers Movie 1 Bumblebee Deluxe Class Bumblebee, inspired by the "Optimus Prime: Awakening" animated short. The new action figure is available for pre-order at Hasbro Pulse, Amazon, Entertainment Earth, Walmart, Target and other participating retailers. "Optimus Prime: Awakening" is a fully realized, 12-minute animated short designed as a love letter to the Transformers community and the late Peter Cullen, the legendary talent and voice of Optimus Prime. "Optimus Prime: Awakening" builds on the acclaimed storytelling and visuals of The Transformers: The Movie (1986), giving audiences the rare opportunity to experience the iconic cultural moment from the franchise's past while exploring its future on the big screen. The animated short delivers emotional storytelling, electric action, and new performances by legends Frank Welker as Megatron/Soundwave and Peter Cullen in his final original voice performance as Optimus Prime. Held inside Hoover Dam and experimented on, Bumblebee is released from captivity with the help of Sam Witwicky. Experience the epic action of Transformers Movie 1 with the Transformers Studio Series Bumblebee action figure. The 4.5-inch figure converts from robot to car mode in 39 steps. With movie-inspired details, intricate poseability, and an attachable weapon accessory, this Bumblebee figure makes an awesome addition to any collection.
Transformers x Evangelion Synergenex series Prime 02 figure unveiled. Hasbro has unveiled the Transformers Takara Tomy Synergenex Evangelion Prime 02 - a crossover figure inspired by Evangelion Unit-02, now available for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse. Published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:23:08 -0500 Article summary. * Hasbro unveils Transformers x Evangelion Synergenex Evangelion Prime 02, inspired by Unit-02 and Asuka's styling. * The Transformers crossover figure converts between robot and semi-truck modes and stands 9.8 inches tall. * Evangelion Prime 02 includes the Spear of Longinus, saw blades, dual rifles, and a removable core chest feature. * Transformers collectors can pre-order Evangelion Prime 02 on Hasbro Pulse for $84.99 before October 1, 2026. Worlds are colliding once again as Hasbro has unveiled its latest Transformers collaboration series, combining Transformers and Evangelion. The Transformers and Evangelion universes have had a fun history of crossover figures, and now Hasbro is bringing another unique design to life. Evangelion Unit-02 has been reimagined as a Transformers character, taking on the design and color scheme of Asuka's iconic motorcycle. He will be able to convert into robot and semi-truck modes and will stand 9.8 inches tall when converted. A nice variety of Evangelion-themed accessories is included here, with the Spear of Longinus, saw blades, and dual full-time rifles. Other features include the ability to switch between visor-off and visor-on modes, as well as an opening chest panel that can reveal the Evangelion's internal core, which can be removed. It is fun to see these crossover figures come to life, and this Optimus Prime will pair perfectly with the Evangelion Unit-01 Optimus Prime. Fans who need to add some more Evangelion to their Transformers collection won't have to look much further, as pre-orders are already live on Hasbro Pulse for $84.99. This special release will be timed, with pre-orders ending on October 1, so get yours while you can. It is set to release in May 2027. Transformers Takara Tomy Synergenex Evangelion Prime 02. "Imported from Japan, TT Imports brings premium Transformers figures to your shelf. With premium deco, articulation, and accessories, they're a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts. Look for more Transformers TT Imports figures to build a lineup that is - More Than Meets the Eye." * Rodimus Prime takes on the design and color scheme of Evangelion Unit-02 to become Evangelion Prime 02. * Converts from robot mode to truck mode and is fully articulated for posing and display. * The chest panel opens to reveal the internal Core, which can be removed and attached to the included Core Matrix. * Includes anti-material saw blades that attach to the fists or mount on the Spear of Longinus, plus two photon pallet rifles for dual-wielding poses. * The figure's head can be switched between Visor-Off Mode and Visor-On Mode.
New Dinobot Island Part 1 Transformers Takara Tomy set revealed. Get ready for imports: Hasbro Pulse has listed the Transformers Takara Tomy "Dinobot Island, Part One" set, featuring the return of Grimlock. Published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:23:13 -0500 Article summary. * Transformers Takara Tomy Dinobot Island Part 1 brings Grimlock and Ratchet together in a new Dramatic Capture set. * Grimlock features metallic paint and converts to T. rex mode, while Ratchet shifts into ambulance mode with updated deco. * Transformers collectors get Grimlock's sword, Ratchet blasters, and flame effects for iconic animated display scenes. * Pre-orders are live at Hasbro Pulse for $114.99 through October 1, with the Transformers import set due in April 2027. Return to the events of the Transformers Animated series with a brand-new Takara Tomy Dramatic Capture Series release. Inspired by the episode "Dinobot Island, Part One," Grimlock and Ratchet are together again. Grimlock is the leader of the Dinobot team, while the Autobot medic and mechanic known as Ratchet helped create him. Grimlock will stand 9.8 inches tall and can convert into his iconic T. rex mode with a new metallic paint deco. Ratchet will come in at 5.7 inches tall and can convert into his signature ambulance mode, featuring updated deco. A nice variety of accessories is included with the set, including Grimlock's sword, blasters for Ratchet, and some nice flame effects to showcase one of Grimlock's iconic fire-breathing scenes. As this is a Transformers Takara Tomy release, these two will come in original packaging with Japanese-language instructions. Pre-orders for the Transformers Dinobot Island Part One Dramatic Capture Series set are already live on Hasbro Pulse for $114.99. This special import release is a timed event, and pre-orders are set to close on October 1, 2026. Be sure to get your pre-orders in while you can, as this set is expected to release in April 2027. Transformers Takara Tomy - Dinobot Island Part 1. "Imported from Japan, TT Imports brings premium Transformers figures to your shelf. With premium deco, articulation, and accessories, they're a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts. Look for more Transformers TT Imports figures to build a lineup that is - More Than Meets the Eye." * This authentic Takara Tomy Transformers figure set includes a Grimlock figure and a Ratchet figure, with original packaging and Japanese-language instructions. * Grimlock converts from robot mode to Tyrannosaurus mode and features metallic paint applications. * Ratchet converts from robot mode to ambulance mode, with added paint detailing for a more authentic vehicle appearance. * Includes a sword accessory for Grimlock, blaster accessories for both figures, and flame-effect parts that recreate Grimlock's iconic flame-breathing scenes. * Both figures have screen-inspired deco and design details, and are highly articulated for posing and display.