Maesa · 5 days ago
Quality Assurance Specialist
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expMaesa is a next-gen beauty company transforming the industry by incubating and growing innovative brands. They are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist responsible for ensuring that personal care products meet quality standards and comply with regulations, working closely with vendors and the internal team.
CosmeticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Collaborate with third-party manufacturers to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations (finished goods and components)
Conduct regular audits and inspections (digital, document focused and onsite) of third-party facilities to assess compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company-specific quality standards
Review and approve vendor quality agreements, ensuring they meet company and regulatory requirements
Monitor the quality of finished products from third-party vendors
Investigate non-compliances, write CAPAs, and record findings
Travel as necessary to third party vendors to oversee production runs, participating in problem-solving related to product quality
Develop and implement quality control procedures and protocols for third-party manufacturing
Review and approve certificates of analysis (COAs) and other quality documentation provided by vendors
Identify opportunities for improving product quality and manufacturing processes at third-party facilities
Identify opportunities for improvements in department efficiencies
Work with vendors to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to address any identified issues
Participate in cross-functional teams to drive quality improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all quality-related activities with third-party vendors
Prepare and present regular quality reports to management, highlighting trends, issues, and improvement actions
Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in the personal care, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical industries
Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and relevant quality standards (e.g., ISO, SMETA)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with external vendors and internal teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
Proficiency in quality management software and tools
Ability to travel as needed to vendor locations for audits and inspections
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down issues to basic form that can be easily understood by all levels of management both verbally and in written format
Ability to make decisions of moderate complexity independently and escalate complex decisions as needed
Solution oriented mindset to resolve day to day issues
Ability to work independently to meet objectives
Preferred
Advanced degree or certifications in quality management is a plus
Experience working with third-party manufacturers is highly desirable
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Wellness programs
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Generous paid time off
Hybrid office setup
Paid leave options
Company
Maesa
The next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (2)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Tikehau CapitalAndera Partners
2019-03-28Acquired
2015-06-01Debt Financing
2014-10-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Gregory Mager
Co-Founder
Zaheer Ferguson
Group CFO
Recent News
2025-09-17
2025-08-13
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