Associate Manager/Manager, Tools Development
Shanghai, China
China - R&D – China - R&D /
Full Time /
Hybrid
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare and Rhode Skin, a clean and inclusive skincare brand.
In our Fiscal year 24, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 24 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
Position Summary
- Lead tools development team for new product launch projects (NPD), ensure effective communication with stakeholders, secure project launch, establish tools specifications, qualify suppliers, and provide technical solutions to resolve tools issues.
Responsibilities
- 1.Secure successful launch for new innovation projects
- a)Develop tools according to marketing project briefs.
- b)Develop tools for dual sourcing, product redesign projects.
- c)Provide Technical support for customer complaints trouble shooting and problem solving.
- d)Work with Regulatory and legal team to conduct patent check and ensure developed products free to operation.
- e)Work with suppliers to identify existing and new technologies and product concepts and adapt to the e.l.f. requirements for commercialization.
- f)Ensure effective communication with stakeholders.
- g)Provide updates at project milestones and inform relevant parties of technical and timing issues.
- h)Conduct tests to qualify new tools.
- i)Create tools specifications and control plans.
- j)Ensure all projects are completed and meet the intended design, quality, cost, functionality, manufacturability, regulatory, and consumer safety requirements.
- k)Setup claim related process and method with US PD and build database to support business needs
- l)Study raw material of tools, and compare the advantage among different raw material
- m)Design product with PD and set performance related parameters
- 2.Lead tools research on sustainable contributions
- a)Conduct and support tools sustainability projects for innovation launches and post-launch projects
- 3. Lead technical support with suppliers to meet business requirements.
- a)Manage and support the development of new tools for innovation projects and capacity expansion projects within a short timeframe while ensuring the right quality.
- b)Participate in tools lean projects to achieve cost savings.
- Minimum request:
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other technical discipline.
- Competency:
- Technical knowledge and experience on tools development （especially for brush & sponge, etc）. Familiar with cosmetic tools material and production process.
- 6+ years of experience in makeup tools development, including experience relate to use of sustainable / environmentally friendly materials.
- Passionate and enthusiastic on facing challenge, learning new things and driving tools development.
- Relevant knowledge demand:
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements for tools.
- Communication: Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Chinese.
