Cosmetics Supplier Quality Engineer — Compliance & CAPA

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 103,802,000 - 155,669,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness and family support programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education-related programs

Paid holidays and vacation time

Many others

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in Melville, NY, seeks a Quality Systems professional to train and evaluate Third Party Manufacturers, ensure CAPA and change controls, and coordinate investigations within global regulatory expectations.

You will liaise with internal teams, support supplier quality metrics, and help maintain compliance with ISO 22716, CSAR, FDA, MHRA, and other standards while contributing to the ongoing improvement of quality systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior experience working in a manufacturing site or supporting the development and introduction of new products within the Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical and or Food & Beverage industry.
• Prior experience with quality management systems, project management, supplier management and/or continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• Knowledge of compliance related to various Quality Systems Standards, Regulations and Guidelines, e.g. ISO 22716, CSAR, FDA, MHRA, Health Canada, etc.
• Solution oriented mindset to resolve day to day issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down issues to basic form that can be easily understood by all levels of management both verbally and in written format.
• Deviation management (source containment, root cause analysis, CAPA, etc.).
• Ability to partner cross functionally and integrate feedback during development and implementation of quality systems.
• Ability to make decisions of moderate complexity independently and elevate complex decisions as needed.
• Ability to work independently to meet objectives and timelines.
• Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering

Responsibilities

• Share, train and evaluate Third Party Manufacturers in global regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate CAPAs to ensure that they meet compliance requirements.
• Ensure TPMs follow ELC’s quality management systems (ie…initiates change controls, deviations and provide immediate/long term corrective/preventative actions where needed).
• Coordinate and/or Conduct investigations into quality inquiries and consumer complaints.
• Consolidate and organize supplier quality performance metrics, associated data, and messaging for use during periodical supplier performance review meetings.
• Work with QA Audit group to review supplier audit results, provide input for CAPA plans & follow up to verify CAPA completion and verify its effectiveness as needed.
• Provide support and assist with the management of both supplier and ELC initiated change controls, deviations, and immediate/ long term corrective/preventative actions.
• Ensure compliance to quality agreement/key QMS requirements.

Skills

AI capabilities

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in Melville, NY, seeks a Quality Systems professional to train and evaluate Third Party Manufacturers, ensure CAPA and change controls, and coordinate investigations within global regulatory expectations.

You will liaise with internal teams, support supplier quality metrics, and help maintain compliance with ISO 22716, CSAR, FDA, MHRA, and other standards while contributing to the ongoing improvement of quality systems.