IQCP Engineer - Packaging Engineering, Clark, New Jersey

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Who We Are

Join us at L’Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

At L'Oréal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.

We are currently seeking an IQCP Engineer, where you will provide technical support to accelerate packaging material safety and quality conception validations, while ensuring rigorous compliance with L’Oréal standards and international legislation. You will execute established quality frameworks, maintain documentation integrity for audit readiness, and support the implementation of evolving material compliance processes across North America. By leveraging KPI data and executing corresponding action plans, you will implement targeted action plans that preempt non-compliances and drive operational excellence. Serving as a digital key user of IQCP-governed tools and digital processes, you will enhance overall departmental efficiency across North America. You will participate in transversal conception quality initiatives. This role sits out of our Clark, New Jersey Operations Hub. 

A Day in the Life:

1. Operational Quality & Technical Design

• System Execution: Support the daily application of the SQCP system to ensure “Quality by Design" is integrated throughout the packaging lifecycle.
• Documentation & Traceability: Execute best practices for documentation and traceability to facilitate and expedite risk assessments, and to maintain audit readiness.
• Training Support: Assist in the development and delivery of Product Quality Standards training to cross-functional partners, to increase organizational autonomy and ensure team-wide proficiency.

2. Material Safety & Regulatory Support

• Compliance Validation: Support North American regulatory campaigns and utilize global tools to proactively ensure material compliance.
• Supplier Technical Engagement: Apply established standards for supplier safety policies, by coordinating with cross-functional partners (PKG, C&A, DEV, Sourcing) to ensure material compliance, data accuracy, and full traceability.
• Risk Identification and Resolution: Perform initial technical screenings of materials to identify and resolve potential safety or regulatory bottlenecks early in the development cycle. Collaborate with the Packaging Science Center (PSC) in identifying technical risks and tracking corrective actions for material safety and regulatory topics.

3. Data Analysis & Digital Tools

• Performance Improvement: Track and implement performance improvement initiatives defined by data-driven strategic action plans to drive targeted performance improvements.
• Digital Adoption: Enhance departmental efficiency by acting as a key user for digital architectures under IQCP governance, ensuring data integrity and providing technical guidance on automated submission platforms.
• Process Simplification: Support the adoption of simplified workflows by serving as a primary technical contact for inquiries, guidance, and the aggregation of user feedback.

4. Transversal Collaboration

• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with cross-functional development teams to troubleshoot Packaging Conception Quality hurdles during the conception phase, ensuring seamless project progression and adherence to launch timelines.
• Prioritization Alignment: As-needed, develop summaries for high-priority projects and associated open risks, to support rapid alignment and senior-level decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with R&I and Operations partners to ensure project-level alignment with safety and quality objectives.

We Are Looking For:

• Education:  A completed Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical discipline is required
• Experience: 
  • 1–3 years of experience in product packaging development or quality (including internships), preferably related to cosmetics or consumer goods.
  • Experience in cosmetics, consumer goods, or related field is preferred
• Foundational understanding of packaging materials, their applications, and technical risks.
• Strong proficiency in Excel; exposure to data visualization tools like Power BI is highly valued.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail; ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to analyze technical data and translate information into clear, comprehensive technical content.
• Collaborative and detail-oriented approach, able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams. A proactive, "can-do" attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow within a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Basic understanding of global regulatory concepts (e.g., SDS, Prop 65, REACH), as they relate to packaging materials.
• The ability to be onsite, in the office as this is an essential function of the position (required)
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis without the need for legal sponsorship now or in the future (required)

What’s In It For You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Base Salary Range: $65,400 - $91,500 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level) 
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 days in Office, up to 2 days Work From Home)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning and Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.