Quality Engineer

The objective of this role is to improve quality within production to meet our customers’ needs and expectations. The Quality Engineer will focus on process and equipment improvements, develop quality control systems and processes, and attack quality system failures using effective root cause analysis methods. Additionally, this role will concentrate on continuous improvement through the implementation of effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). The Quality Engineer will play a key role in ensuring that products meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality objectives, while promoting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across the organization. The Quality Engineer will lead the process validation, equipment qualification, and cleaning validation activities for the Quality Assurance Department.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality-related problem-solving and root cause analysis in manufacturing to prevent recurrences.
• Lead process validation, equipment qualification, and cleaning validation activities.
• Participate in the investigation of technical issues, status of testing, and the establishment of procedures and CAPA to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Operate independently, representing the quality organization in major meetings to resolve key issues and plan work.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to address Non-Conformance issues to reduce scrap and improve First Pass Yield (FPY).
• Identify and analyze quality problems in production and testing, leading the problem-solving process to root cause determination and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented actions.
• Work with internal teams and customers to identify and develop key quality metrics and ensure systematic analysis of quality data to drive improvements.
• Update and write SOPs validation protocols, conduct internal audits and support Supplier Qualification process.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in safety, GMP, and other company-required training sessions.

Required Skills/Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Key competencies include:

• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methods, tools, and relevant manufacturing processes.
• Experience with quality management software and systems (e.g., CAPA, FMEA, Statistical Process Controls).
• Experience developing and writing validation and qualification protocols
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professional behavior.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a flexible schedule

RequiredEducation and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (master’s degree preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceuticals or cosmetics, with a bachelor’s degree, or 1-2 years with a master’s degree.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems (GMP, FDA, ISO 9001, regulations), personal care and cosmetic industry standards, and regulatory compliance.

EEO Statement

Bell International Laboratories provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.