Quality Assurance Engineer

tarte™ is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™ & one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Nearly 25 years ago, founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products packed with good-for-you ingredients that deliver real results without compromise. Each item is developed without the icky, bad stuff (like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, & more) & with the best naturally-derived ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. The brand is 85% vegan (with 100% vegan skincare!) & proud to be the #1 concealer brand in the US.* tarte™ is committed to sharing its passion for skinvigorating™ ingredients with the world: it has in-store presence in over 20 countries & online at tarte.com, shipping to over 50 countries worldwide!

But tarte™ doesn't stop there. Giving back has always been a part of the brand's DNA. tarte is committed to lifting up others, having cleared thousands of teacher wishlists & mentoring future leaders & entrepreneurs through the tartelette U & internship programs & the shape your future™ small business awards. In 2017, tarte™ founded heart to tarte™, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to help support causes like female empowerment, underserved communities, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief & health & wellness initiatives. tarte also sustainably sources ingredients directly from cooperatives, & in 2019 helped fund the creation of an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest.

Are you a force of nature who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to contribute to tarte's mission of offering cruelty-free, eco-chic cosmetics chock high-performance natural™ ingredients? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Quality Assurance Engineer

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team at tarte, reporting to the head of the Quality department. The role will support the mission of the Quality team to ensure the quality of our tarte products meet all product standards, performance expectations and consumer product requirements. The role will monitor the development, manufacture and distribution of our cosmetic and OTC products and provide technical assessment throughout the product lifecycle to ensure high (Aligned) quality products. Travel will be required to visit suppliers and our 3PL on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct product inspections of new production for both new launches and repeat orders. Compile inspection results into reports and issue summaries to tarte management and suppliers for visibility and actions. Manage the product quality-inspection program.
• Perform product inspections related to reported non-compliances. Lead the communication of non-compliances and improvement process cross-functionally with the Supply Chain and Product Development teams. Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations and implement Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions as the result of these investigations.
• Work with current suppliers to ensure tarte protocols, product standards and QA requirements are all aligned. Manage supplier scorecard program and facilitate corrective action plans to improve performance.
• Assist with on-boarding new suppliers and support the Supplier Auditing Program, ensuring suppliers meet GMP, Brand, and international requirements for production. Maintain database for audit scoring, as well as non-conformances observed, and monitor continuous improvements to achieve higher performance objectives.
• Provide technical support to internal teams as it relates to regulated drug product development and manufacturing.
• Stay current with industry regulations pertaining to cosmetics, such as OTC GMPs, EU GMPs, MOCRA etc. Act as an expert resource regarding regulatory GMP questions globally.

Requirements:

• BA/BS required, in an Engineering/QA/science field from an accredited university.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Quality Assurance (or related) position at a manufacturer of personal care, cosmetic or consumer products.
• Supplier auditing experience in a GMP environment a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, technical reporting and writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and adapt to a flexible and fast-paced environment.

Our Perks:

• Salary range: $65,000-75,000 (compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k plan & access to health and wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more!
• Hybrid work policy
• Gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give-back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.