Markwins Beauty Brands

R&D Process Engineer (Cosmetics)

Markwins Beauty Brands  •  Tijuana, MX (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job DetailsJob Location: Mexico - Tijuana, BN 22163Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTitle: R&D Process Engineer
Location: Mexico-Tijuana (This role is open to applicants willing to relocate to our Tijuana office)
Markwins believes that quality must be present in all what we do, our product, our vision, our business, the lives of the people who collaborate with us and with all those whom we associate.
Job Description:
Process Engineer serves as a critical bridge between product R&D and mass production. In addition to the responsibilities below, the engineer is responsible for:
Building and maintaining a comprehensive process database, developing training systems for production and operational excellence and conducting process risk assessments and control measures.
Its ultimate goal is to achieve stable, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective production, ensuring the continuity and competitiveness of the company’s manufacturing operations.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Formula and Technical Transfer
Receive product formulations and technical documents from the R&D department, and thoroughly analyze the formulation principles, raw material characteristics, and key technical parameters.
Develop practical production transfer plans based on equipment capabilities and production layout, ensuring seamless transition from “laboratory formulation” to “industrial-scale production.”
Prepare detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and equipment operation guidelines, clearly defining operational standards for each production stage.
2. Process Optimization
Continuously monitor key process parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure, mixing time) during production, analyze data, and identify bottlenecks such as low efficiency, excessive raw material loss, or product instability.
Propose and implement process improvement initiatives, such as parameter adjustments, workflow optimization, or introduction of new tools, to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
Verify the effectiveness of improvement measures to ensure the optimized process meets quality standards and maintains repeatability.
3. Quality and Compliance Assurance
Align all process design and execution with industry quality standards, company quality systems, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Participate in troubleshooting when nonconformities or batch variations occur; analyze root causes from a process perspective and implement corrective and preventive actions (e.g., adjusting process parameters or optimizing raw material pretreatment).
Support the Quality department during audits and inspections by providing technical input to ensure product quality consistency throughout the lifecycle.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
With R&D: Provide feedback on manufacturability issues observed during scale-up and assist R&D in optimizing formulations for production feasibility. Communicate production-side technical needs to ensure smooth collaboration.
With Compounding/Production Teams: Deliver process training to operators, ensure standardized operations, and promptly address on-site technical issues.
With Management: Report directly to the Plant Manager, providing regular process performance reports and improvement updates to support decision-making. Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, and other departments as needed.
5. Equipment and Process Integration
Maintain a strong understanding of equipment performance, operating principles, and maintenance requirements to ensure alignment between process design and equipment capabilities.
Participate in the evaluation of new equipment from a process perspective; provide technical input for equipment selection, assist with commissioning, and validate process compatibility to ensure smooth integration into production.
6. General Responsibilities
The responsibilities mentioned may vary and be increased based on the instructions of the Company’s directors according to the Company’s needs.
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QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor or above degree completed in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related
Intermediate English, spoken and written
3-5 years of experience in a similar position
3-5 years of experience in the cosmetic industry
Familiar with cosmetics-related laws, regulations and corresponding standards
Knowledge and command of Office packages.
Functional Competencies:
Teamwork
Responsible
In focus
Proactive
Analytical capacity
Reliable
Markwins, trusts in the ability and potential of each of our collaborators, associates, and suppliers to contribute to the mission, vision and objectives of our organization, the talent of each one is key. Together we will be able to continue consolidating ourselves as a leading company, which brings solutions around the world to improve the quality and beauty of the skin.
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About Markwins Beauty Brands

Since its inception, Markwins Beauty Brands has been setting itself apart from other brands in the cosmetics industry. Markwins was the first to introduce multi-palette compacts to U.S. market and is now a global leader in color cosmetics, cosmetic accessories, and beauty collections. As the largest privately owned cosmetics company in the U.S., Markwins is recognized as a Top 20 purveyor in the global cosmetic industry.

Markwins has been continuously building a diverse collection of brands since 1984 to cater to and reach consumers of all ages, ethnicities, and skin tones. The Markwins brand portfolio includes wet n wild, Physicians Formula, The Color Workshop, The Color Institute, Black Radiance, POP, Bonne Belle and Lip Smacker, amongst many other internal brands and licensing deals. Markwins brands can be found in over 50,000 retail outlets including department, specialty, mass, drug, and food stores, and are available in more than 60 countries, spanning 6 continents.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
City of Industry, California
Year Founded
1984
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