Compliance and QA Lead

TM International; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tattoo Manufacturing International in Arizona is seeking a Compliance and Quality Assurance Leader to ensure all products meet safety and quality standards. You will oversee the QA and regulatory programs across temporary tattoos, cosmetics-like products, and toy-adjacent novelty items, aligning with FDA, ASTM F963, EN71, CPSIA, and ISO 9001 requirements. The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Tucson.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of relevant quality assurance and regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience in both beauty/cosmetics and toy industries.
• Knowledge of FDA requirements, ASTM F963, EN71 toy standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with QA/compliance focus.
• Experience in cosmetics, consumer goods, medical devices, or specialty printing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen the company's quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs across product lines.
• Support audits, product testing, and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality systems and ensure adherence to applicable standards and directives.

Skills

QA leadership

Regulatory compliance

FDA regulations

Cosmetics industry

Toy industry

High-volume manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

Description

Tattoo Manufacturing International is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based manufacturer of custom temporary tattoos and novelty printed products. We are seeking a detail-driven Compliance and Quality Assurance Leader to join our team and ensure every product we make meets the highest safety and quality benchmarks.

The Compliance and Quality Assurance Leader is responsible for maintaining and strengthening the company's quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs across our product lines, including temporary tattoos, cosmetic-grade and beauty products, and toy-adjacent novelty items. This role ensures compliance with applicable FDA requirements and toy-safety regulations, manages product testing and documentation, supports audits, and drives continuous improvement across our quality systems. The ideal candidate brings hands-on quality assurance and compliance experience from both the beauty/cosmetics industry and the toy industry, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 5–8+ years of relevant quality assurance and regulatory compliance experience.
• Industry background: Hands-on quality assurance and regulatory compliance experience in both the beauty/cosmetics industry and the toy industry.
• Regulatory expertise: Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying FDA requirements, ASTM standards (including toy-safety standard ASTM F963), and EN71 European toy-safety standards.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline with a quality assurance or compliance focus.
• Industry experience: Experience in cosmetics, consumer goods, medical devices, and/or specialty printing is required.
• Experience with CPSIA, ASTM F963, EU Toy Safety Directive, or equivalent toy-safety frameworks.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and audit participation.
• Experience in a high-volume consumer products manufacturing environment.
• Location: Candidate must be located in Tucson, Arizona.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of third-party laboratory testing protocols and report interpretation.
• Strong data-analysis skills and proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, control charts, and 8D problem solving.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of quality systems, inspection methods, and product testing standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear compliance documentation and reports.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple compliance projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with production, engineering, sourcing, and customer-facing teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and quality-management or ERP software.