Estée Lauder Companies Supplier Quality Engineer
Estée Lauder Companies seeks Supplier Quality Engineer in Melville, NY. Manage third-party manufacturer compliance, quality systems, and regulatory standards. $75,350–$113,000 annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Train and evaluate third-party manufacturers on global regulatory requirements and compliance standards
- Conduct CAPA evaluations to ensure they meet compliance requirements and implement corrective/preventative actions
- Coordinate investigations into quality inquiries and consumer complaints, documenting findings within the ELC quality system
- Serve as liaison between internal ELC partners and suppliers to identify and manage compliance needs related to international standards
- Support CSAR documentation for supplier and material certification and retrieval of cosmetic dossier-related documentation
- Coordinate first production trial activities and sample submission support
- Develop and execute periodical auditing plans in conjunction with regional SQA leadership to review manufacturing records
- Liaise with quality staff at manufacturing sites to resolve supplier-related quality issues and prevent reoccurrence
- Manage supplier quality performance metrics and data for periodical supplier performance review meetings
- Review supplier audit results with the QA Audit group and provide input for CAPA plans
- Support management of supplier and ELC-initiated change controls, deviations, and corrective/preventative actions
- Ensure compliance to quality agreements and key quality management system requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing site or supporting new product development in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or food and beverage industries
- Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
- Knowledge of quality management systems standards and regulations including ISO 22716, CSAR, FDA, MHRA, and Health Canada requirements
- Proficiency in deviation management including source containment, root cause analysis, and CAPA execution
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to all management levels
- Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and escalate decisions as needed
- Cross-functional collaboration abilities with capacity to integrate feedback during quality system development and implementation
- Proficiency in AI capabilities and Microsoft Suite
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of prior experience working in a manufacturing site or supporting the development and introduction of new products within the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or food and beverage industry. Prior experience with quality management systems, project management, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in science or engineering.
Workplace
This position is based in Melville, New York, USA, within easy reach of New York.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 75,350 to USD 113,000 per annum.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and participation in a highly competitive bonus program.
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