Packaging and Quality Co-Op

About Maesa:
Maesa is transforming the beauty industry by incubating and growing brands and delivering prestige beauty with speed to market. The company collaborates with retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories. For more information, visit

As a Quality Co-Op you will support the Quality team in ensuring that products meet established quality, regulatory, and brand standards throughout the development and production lifecycle. This role offers hands-on exposure to quality systems, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. The co-op will work closely with Quality leadership, suppliers, and internal partners to help drive quality excellence from concept through commercialization.

This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in engineering, preferably but not limited to chemical and mechanical engineering.

This co-op position requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week and will require onsite presence at our NY office a minimum of 3X a week.

• Review and route production against Standards with quality leader oversight
• Manage quality trackers
• Prepare monthly reports with quality director
• Work with suppliers and cross-functional team members to drive projects to completion
• Participate in internal audits, documenting findings and supporting corrective actions
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives—analyzing product performance, resolving deviations and non-conformances
• Some travel to assist with inspections and rework projects
• Hybrid Office – 3 days in office / 2 days remote

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Packaging, Chemical, or Mechanical
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Flexibility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities when needed

$20/hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience

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.