Cosmetic Quality Engineer

#MaesaMagic Maesa is the world's largest independent beauty incubator, housing numerous, fast-growing "it" brands within all categories of beauty. We are a high growth global company in the middle of the transition from founder-led to private equity owned. With an incubation flywheel ideating on new global brand launches, Maesa pushes creative and technical boundaries to deliver exceptional performance and establish global staying power. Maesa has a keen focus on marketing and white space analysis, which guides its thinking on marketing existing brands as well as the development of new brands through its extremely unique structure. We are vertically integrated globally with in-house marketing, branding, product development/formulation, packaging design/engineering, and regulatory. With a focus on modernity and sustainability, we design innovative solutions and make proactive choices to achieve environmental neutrality and consumer wellness. Maesa has mastered "commercializing creativity," making itself a leader in the fundamental revolutionary change in the beauty industry. Headquartered in New York and Paris, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Vienna, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Dongguan, Maesa employs about 400 team members worldwide. The Cosmetic Quality Engineer reports to the Head of the Operations Department. This role is part of the Quality Team in the Operations Department and is based in Levallois-Perret. Responsibilities Ensure the implementation, management, and monitoring of the quality of our customers' cosmetic products in the development, production, and distribution phase. Be the quality contact for MAESA's internal and external departments: suppliers, subcontractors, and customers. Work in a project team with the various Maesa departments: Development, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, Production, and Logistics. Meet customer requirements and check the application of Maesa expectations by our suppliers and subcontractors (specifications). Carry out supplier and subcontractor audits, evaluate them, and participate in the follow-up of action plans. Participate in the improvement of the MAESA quality management system. Additionally, the Cosmetic Quality Engineer will be responsible for the following tasks: In the Development Phase: Define the quality budget and assess quality risks. Participate in the approval of new products with the project manager. Validate with the project manager the control elements (standard, panoplies, specifications, etc.) and ensure & communicate their availability. Participate in the drafting of finished product specification sheets and ensure that they are understood and integrated by our subcontractors. In the Production Phase: Participate in the launch of production with suppliers and subcontractors. Carry out the various controls and analysis on packaging items: bulk and finished products according to the defined control plan. Be the guarantor of the quality of the products released. Deal with non-conformities: implement and monitor the action plan. Validate the transition to Quality Assurance for suppliers and subcontractors. In the Distribution Phase: Address customer feedback. Operational Activities: Master Good Cosmetic Manufacturing Practices (ISO22716) as well as Control and Quality Tools (ISO 2859, 5M, 5S, PDCA, etc.). Master Project Management and Quality Assurance Techniques. Qualifications Takes a methodical approach to tasks, while remaining flexible. Works in a dynamic environment, while remaining proactive. Shows expertise at managing change and unforeseen circumstances. A Bac+5, Master 2, or Engineering School Degree with a specialization in Quality. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the same or related field. Experience working with a team: leading or contributing to managing a functional group. Expertise managing projects. Strong sense of customer relations and operational excellence. Attentive, methodical, and organized. Committed to professional goals and ensure the follow-up of the files entrusted to you with attentiveness and accuracy. Effective and empathetic team leadership and coordination: guiding one another towards common goals. Strong team cross-collaboration communication skills. English and French fluency – a 3rd language is a plus! Experience working on an industrial site, with cosmetic packaging being ideal. Able to work in project mode with internal and external interlocutors. Master quality tools (ISO 2859, 5S, etc.), and problem-solving tools (5M), risk analysis tools, and PDCA. Knowledge of audit techniques applied with suppliers/subcontractors. Proficient in the Office Pack and have experience with one or more ERPs, such as DIVALTO. What We Offer 47/50 K€/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr