Senior Quality Engineer Europe

Edgewell Personal Care; Solingen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewell Personal Care in Solingen, Germany is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality oversight across suppliers and CMOs, ensuring compliance with EU Cosmetics Regulation and ISO standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive CAPA, risk assessments, and continuous improvement while mentoring junior engineers.

Join a diverse, inclusive global team dedicated to quality, sustainability, and delivering safe, effective products for iconic brands you know.

Qualifications

• Master of Science, Natural (Chemistry) Sciences.
• 5–7 years of experience in Quality Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and ISO 22716.
• Understanding FDA-regulated environments is advantageous.
• Experience with investigations, CAPA, risk assessments and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality oversight for suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Ensure compliance with EU cosmetics regulation and quality standards.
• Lead investigations, CAPA, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement.
• Mentor Quality Engineers and support audits and supplier programs.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

CQE certification (or equivalent)

Education

Master of Science, Natural (Chemistry) Sciences

Tools

Lead Auditor training

Job description

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers . Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries . We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Solingen Germany

Function: Quality , Supply Chain

Working Pattern: (Office)

Making Useful Things Joyful

At Edgewell, we're behind some of the world's most trusted brands, including Wilkinson Sword, Schick, Billie, Bulldog, Hawaiian Tropic, Wet Ones and Jack Black.

But we're about much more than the products we make.

We are a global team of 6,200 visionaries, doers, and makers. We bring joy to more than 50 countries, keeping a keen eye on efficiency and sustainability. We’re also passionate about maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where our teammates can thrive. We are curious, collaborative and passionate about making everyday experiences better. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, included and empowered to make an impact.

If you're looking for a place where your voice matters, your development is supported and your work can make a real difference, we'd love to meet you.

Move Forward: The Opportunity

The Quality Engineer works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure products, processes, and suppliers meet regulatory, customer, and company requirements while supporting operational excellence and business objectives

Essential Functions:

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Lead quality oversight activities for assigned suppliers, CMOs.
• Experience with EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and ISO 22716 (Cosmetic GMP), ISO 9001must have.
• Compliance with FDA, Health Canada is a plus.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and internal audits.
• Evaluate quality system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Investigation & CAPA Leadership

• Independently leads complex investigations, nonconformance assessments, deviations, and quality events.
• Facilitate root cause analysis utilizing structured problem-solving tools.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to effective and sustainable closure.
• Assess effectiveness of CAPAs and identify recurring trends.

Supplier & External Partner Management

• Lead qualification, monitoring, and continuous improvement of suppliers and contract manufacturing partners.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and trend analysis.
• Lead in supplier audits and follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality systems, process controls, and product quality performance.

Risk Management

• Lead risk assessments associated with products, suppliers, processes, and quality events.
• Apply science- and risk-based decision making in support of product disposition and compliance activities.
• Support product risk evaluations, change management, and quality impact assessments.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze quality metrics, customer complaints, deviations, supplier performance data, and audit trends.
• Identify systemic improvement opportunities and develop action plans.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects that reduce quality risk and improve operational performance.
• Utilize statistical and quality engineering tools to drive process improvements.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a subject matter expert for quality engineering activities.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to Quality Engineers and other team members.
• Lead or participate on corporate quality initiatives and strategic projects.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of procedures, standards, and quality processes.

Product & Process Support

• Act as Quality liaison and subject matter expert for new product introductions, product transfers, process changes, and supplier changes.
• Review and approve validation documentation as applicable.
• Assess quality impacts related to operational and business initiatives.

Listen Up. Speak Up: What You'll Bring

We know that nobody matches every requirement perfectly.

If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align with every qualification listed, we'd still encourage you to apply. We'd love to learn more about what you could bring to the role and our team.

Experience/Education Required:

• Master of Science, Natural (Chemistry) Sciences
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality, or related discipline.
• Experience with EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and ISO 22716 (Cosmetic GMP) must have.
• Understanding FDA-regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Experience with investigations, CAPA, risk assessments, and auditing.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent professional certification.
• Lead Auditor training or auditing experience.
• Experience supporting contract manufacturing and supplier quality programs.
• Experience working with consumer products, cosmetics, OTC products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or similar regulated industries.

People First: Why Join Edgewell?

When you join Edgewell, you'll find:

A supportive and collaborative culture; Opportunities to grow and develop your career, Leaders who encourage fresh thinking and new ideas , Meaningful work with iconic global brands, Flexibility where possible, An inclusive environment where people can be themselves, Colleagues who genuinely care about each other's success, We believe our best work happens when people feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute.

Our Commitment To Inclusion

At Edgewell, diversity of thought, background and experience helps us create better ideas, stronger teams and more innovative solutions.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll work with you to ensure you have the support you need.

#INT

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.