Quality Engineer II
Job Location:
Melville, NY - USA
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Job Summary
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the worlds leading manufacturers marketers and sellers of quality skin care makeup fragrance and hair care products and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The companys products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder Aramis Clinique Lab Series Origins MAC La Mer Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Aveda Jo Malone London Bumble and bumble Darphin Paris TOM FORD Smashbox AERIN Beauty Le Labo Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle GLAMGLOW KILIAN PARIS Too Faced the DECIEM family of brands including The Ordinary and NIOD and BALMAIN Beauty.
The Quality Engineer II (QE II) is a leader within Quality Operations responsible for driving quality strategy managing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations at the Melville site.
This role leads complex investigations advances risk mitigation and continuous improvement initiatives and provides technical oversight across quality systems validation and new product addition to individual contributions the QE II serves as a people manager developing and leading a team while strengthening technical capabilities in data analysis statistical problem-solving and quality engineering practices.
The QE II operates with a high degree of independence influencing cross-functional and global initiatives to ensure sustainable process performance and a strong culture of quality.
Quality Investigations CAPA & Risk Leadership (25%)
Provide oversight and direction for consumer complaint deviation and quality inquiry (QI) investigations and review investigation quality trending and effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Lead complex high-risk and systemic investigations across manufacturing and packaging operations
Apply advanced root cause analysis tools and ensure robust risk-based CAPAs are developed and sustained
Partner with site Quality leadership on significant quality issues originating within the Melville site
Work Center Manufacturing & Packaging Technical Oversight (15%)
Provide higher-level oversight and technical guidance for on-floor troubleshooting manufacturing equipment challenges and functional component issues
Support escalation and resolution of quality-related disruptions impacting line efficiency and compliance
Provide technical expertise in packaging components design manufacturing processes and functional failure modes
Work with suppliers developers Packaging Development Commercialization Engineering and Production teams to define and align critical quality requirements
Advanced Data Analysis Continuous Improvement & QE Projects (15%)
Serve as a site resource for statistical process control (SPC) data analysis and advanced trending methodologies
Conduct and oversee analysis of data to identify trends loss drivers and improvement opportunities
Lead or sponsor quality engineering projects using statistical tools and structured problem-solving methodologies
Lead critical site quality initiatives and act as the Melville Site QA representative on global and cross-functional programs
New Product Launch (NPL) Validation & Process Excellence (20%)
Provide quality leadership and oversight for NPL activities including component evaluations line tests first production runs in-process inspections and post-trial evaluations
Guide dFMEA and pFMEA activities and broader process mapping and risk mitigation efforts
Collaborate with Commercialization Engineering Packaging Development Supplier Quality Brand Quality and cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks early in the product lifecycle
Provide quality oversight for equipment URS development qualification and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Ensure appropriate packaging test methods are selected developed and implemented for new package designs new technologies and new or modified manufacturing lines ensuring alignment with product requirements
GMP Compliance & Audit Leadership (10%)
Serve as a GMP and compliance leader ensuring activities align with internal procedures and global regulatory expectations
Support internal audits and external inspections with strong technical and regulatory knowledge
Act as a quality authority on documentation procedures technical reports and quality records
Drive audit readiness and compliance improvements across the site
Support interpretation and application of regulatory requirements including FDA ISO 22716 CSAR and MFDS expectations
People Leadership & Mentorship (15%)
Lead coach and develop a small team of QE I roles and/or Quality Specialists
Strengthen team capability in data analysis statistical thinking structured problem solving and quality engineering practices
Set priorities allocate workload and drive accountability for quality performance and deliverables
Provide technical mentorship and act as an escalation point for complex quality validation and risk issues
Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Science or equivalent experience (10 years in a related field)
5 years QE experience in a fast-paced regulated manufacturing environment
ASQ or Lean Certification preferred
5% Travel
Pay Range:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85000.00to $139600.00.Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience skills education and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic addition to base salary this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
In addition The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees including 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 many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Companys policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview please contact
Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.
Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphias Fair Chance Hiring Law
Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the states workers compensation law.
Required Experience:
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