Maesa
The next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Maesa believes beauty ignites inspiration, creativity, imagination, and connection, sparking new ideas and possibilities, and meeting unmet consumer needs. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market. Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry , Being Frenshe , and Niches & Nooks among other brands. For more information, visit www.maesa.com.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all personal care products manufactured by third-party vendors meet our company's quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements. This role involves working closely with vendors and internal team.
The Quality Assurance Specialist reports to the VP, Quality Assurance.
This role is based in NYC and you will be expected in office 3 days a week, at minimum.
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
Quality Control:
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
Documentation and Reporting:
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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field
Advanced degree or certifications in quality management is a plus
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in the personal care, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical industries
Experience working with third-party manufacturers is highly desirable
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
What We Offer $100,000/yr - $115,000/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This position is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus plan based on individual and company performance.
Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. Employees can choose to enroll in health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off, a hybrid office setup, and paid leave options, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees.
Our Commitment to You At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline. We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the “new” without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors — all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Our EVP Maesa is the next-gen beauty company, where bold ideas become beautiful brands. We ignite the dreamer and doer in each of us. We move at the speed of culture to push boundaries and redefine possibilities unleashing #maesamagic everyday. By fostering a start-up spirit, we equip everyone to lead with accountability & execute with excellence. We champion each voice and empower every journey, creating an environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking, calculated risk taking, and cutting-edge innovation. Growth is personal, intentional, and limitless.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Maesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all personal care products manufactured by third-party vendors meet our company's quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements. This role involves working closely with vendors and internal team.
The Quality Assurance Specialist reports to the VP, Quality Assurance.
This role is based in NYC and you will be expected in office 3 days a week, at minimum.
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
Quality Control:
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
Documentation and Reporting:
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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field
Advanced degree or certifications in quality management is a plus
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in the personal care, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical industries
Experience working with third-party manufacturers is highly desirable
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
What We Offer $100,000/yr - $115,000/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This position is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus plan based on individual and company performance.
Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. Employees can choose to enroll in health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off, a hybrid office setup, and paid leave options, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees.
Our Commitment to You At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline. We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the “new” without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors — all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Our EVP Maesa is the next-gen beauty company, where bold ideas become beautiful brands. We ignite the dreamer and doer in each of us. We move at the speed of culture to push boundaries and redefine possibilities unleashing #maesamagic everyday. By fostering a start-up spirit, we equip everyone to lead with accountability & execute with excellence. We champion each voice and empower every journey, creating an environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking, calculated risk taking, and cutting-edge innovation. Growth is personal, intentional, and limitless.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Maesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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