Quality Assurance & Control Engineer – Fragrance & Cosmetics

About the role

Reef Holding is looking for a meticulous Quality Assurance & Quality Control Engineer to safeguard the quality of its fragrance and cosmetics portfolio. You will ensure products meet the highest standards, comply with regulations, and reach the market safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC processes for fragrance and cosmetic product lines.
• Inspect and test raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with local, GCC, and international cosmetic regulations and ISO/GMP standards.
• Monitor manufacturing processes for consistency and specification adherence.
• Manage product stability, performance testing, and quality documentation.
• Investigate non‑conformities, customer complaints and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with product development, supply chain, and manufacturing partners.
• Support supplier quality evaluations, factory inspections, and audits.
• Prepare quality reports and maintain regulatory documentation.
• Travel regularly between factories, warehouses, and retail sites as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of QA/QC experience in perfumes, cosmetics or personal‑care manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and GMP standards.
• Experience with inspections, audits and compliance processes; Lead Auditor experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with GCC and international cosmetic regulations.
• Professional proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Required skills

• ISO 9001
• GMP
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Lead Auditor certification

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a fast‑growing beauty and fragrance company.
• Exposure to international standards and regulatory environments.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams.