Quality Engineer

Voyant Beauty • Elkhart, IN

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Degree in Engineering, Science, or related field or 5+ years in a Quality role. (Required)
• 1-3 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)
• Understanding 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)

Nice To Haves

• CQE, Six Sigma and/or Lean certification preferred. ISO and FDA audit experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assess and improve quality systems using analytical and statistical methods to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions. Support validation, qualification, and process improvement projects
• Conduct 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees