Quality Engineer

Quality EngineerVoyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they're the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual's contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.If you're seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.The Quality Engineer supports the assessment, improvement, and compliance of quality systems to ensure that Voyant Beauty products meet both internal and customer requirements. This position partners closely with Manufacturing, Compounding, Laboratory, and Production teams to evaluate process capability, drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions. The Quality Engineer applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process control, minimize defects, and enhance efficiency. Acting as both a subject matter expert and change agent, this role promotes a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence across the site.What you will doAssess and improve quality systems using analytical and statistical methods to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions. Support validation, qualification, and process improvement projectsConduct root cause investigations for non-conformances or out-of-specification (OOS) results; define rework or disposition plans.Develop, implement, and maintain inspection methods, testing procedures, and process controls to ensure product compliance.Provide training and mentorship to team members on problem solving, data analysis, and continuous improvement techniques.Prepare and analyze reports on quality performance metrics, cost-of-quality, and trend data to drive decision-making.Provide support during customer audits, internal audits, and external certification reviews (FDA, ISO, etc.).Lead and/or participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives, such as changeover reduction, batch cycle optimization, and waste reduction.Maintain working knowledge of Voyant Beauty's GMP/GLP requirements and ensure compliance across operations.Actively support the development of a Lean culture by communicating success stories and reinforcing best practices.Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Quality Operations Manager.Education QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or related field or 5+ years in a Quality role. (Required)Experience Qualifications1-3 years in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Continuous Improvement within manufacturing. (Preferred)1-3 years familiarity with cGMPs, statistical process control (SPC), and quality system requirements (ISO 9001 or equivalent). (Preferred)Skills and AbilitiesUnderstanding and application of QMS principles (CAPA, change control, audit readiness). (High proficiency)Use of statistical and analytical methods (SPC, Minitab, Excel, etc.) to assess quality performance. (High proficiency)Skilled in DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and other structured problem-solving methods. (High proficiency)Ability to identify waste and implement Lean tools to drive efficiency. (High proficiency)Writing, reviewing, and interpreting specifications, SOPs, and validation documents. (Medium proficiency)Effective communication and coordination with operations, QC, QA, and/or R&D teams. (High proficiency)Capable of presenting data, trends, and project outcomes clearly to leadership and teams. (Medium proficiency)Working knowledge of GMP, GLP, and ISO regulatory frameworks. (High proficiency)Ability to coach team members in quality and CI methodologies. (Medium proficiency)Licenses and CertificationsCQE, Six Sigma and/or Lean certification preferred. ISO and FDA audit experience (Preferred)Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Voyant Beauty will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.