With more than 25 brands Estée Lauder Companies is the global leader in prestige beauty, recognized for its skincare, make-up, fragrances, and hair care products. In Switzerland, Estée Lauder has the main Supply Chain Hub for Travel Retail (TR) and EMEA.

We are now looking for a QA Engineer to join our QA team based in Lachen, Switzerland.

Main responsibilities:

• Monitor and assure compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adherence to defined procedures • Maintain knowledge and understanding of applicable GMP regulations, regulatory agency guidelines, industry association guidelines and good practices • Develop and implement quality standards and quality control systems • Monitor and analyze quality performance • Develop corrective actions, solutions, and drive for continuous improvement, making use of lessons learned • Analyze, investigate, and troubleshoot product or production issues to ensure closure in accordance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements  • Participate in new product introductions and lead and/or support validation programs of equipment and processes • Site owner and subject matter expert for the management of GMP documentation, change control and CAPA systems • Manage complaint program and monitoring for trends, coordinate requirements of investigation from site when required • Implement and enforce policies, procedures, and standards. Provide training and support to quality team on systems and processes • Perform process audits to assess compliance and ensure site audit readiness. Coordinate external Audit preparation • Participate in supplier improvement activities and lead them on site Quality side • Lead, support and track the implementation of China Regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements: • Bachelor level degree in Quality, Engineering, technical field or equivalent.  • Minimum 3 years of quality experience in a regulated industry ideally in the manufacturing environment • Proactive and hands-on mentality to get the job done, able to manage change with the ability to overcome resistance and persist in archiving a mission • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (Six sigma certification is a plus)  • Experience in quality management systems, process improvement utilizing statistical techniques, and quality tools • Working experience with process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) and SPC is a plus • Experience in interpreting and assessing operational compliance against Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations (like ISO22716, FDA), knowledge of OTC Manufacturing a plus • Excellent project management skills • Knowledge of statistical sampling, AQL/ANSI interpretation, technical drawings/specifications and compounding/assembly instructions  • Ability and willingness to create and review SOPs and work instructions • Previous audit experience • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic QMS, e-training systems and SAP systems is preferred • Full professional proficiency in German and English

Is this position relevant and interesting for you?  Then apply online now!

JOB: Quality Assurance - Supply Chain PRIMARY LOCATION: CH-Lachen JOB TYPE: Standard SCHEDULE: Full-time SHIFT: 1st (Day) Shift JOB NUMBER: 2122232

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.