Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Intern

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Your role 
We are looking for a Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Intern highly motivated student who will be involved in an on-site internship in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs departement at our headquarters in Agordo (Belluno, Italy).

This internship provides hands-on experience with global quality systems and regulatory compliance across a diverse product portfolio, including contact lenses, ophthalmic frames, sunglasses, goggles, and helmets.

The intern will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of international standards and regulations such as ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 with MDSAP, USA FDA and EU MDR 2017/745, EU PPE 2016/425.

During the internship, the intern will contribute to Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs projects across the product lifecycle, supporting audit readiness and ensuring compliance across multiple international sites.

This experience will also serve as a strong foundation for a thesis project and offers the potential to grow into a Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Intern role.

The intern will work closely with various functions and departments, gaining valuable experience in a cross-functional, multicultural environment, while helping to drive standardization and compliance throughout the organization.

Main responsibilities: 
•    Support the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of global Quality Management Systems (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485 with MDSAP standards.
•    Contribute to ensuring product compliance with international regulations, including USA FDA, EU MDR 2017/745, and EU PPE 2016/425.
•    Participate in the preparation, coordination, and follow-up of internal and external audits to ensure audit readiness.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams across design, production, and distribution to maintain regulatory and quality compliance.
•    Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of technical files and regulatory documentation.
•    Maintain accurate and traceable records to support compliance and inspection activities.
•    Contribute to quality and regulatory projects throughout the entire product lifecycle.
•    Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple international sites.
•    Facilitate communication and alignment on Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA) processes between global departments.
•    Apply knowledge of international standards and regulatory frameworks to real projects and business operations.

Main requirements:
•    Understanding of quality and regulatory standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and MDSAP.
•    Knowledge of international regulations such as USA FDA, EU MDR 2017/745, and EU PPE 2016/425.
•    Ability to prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation, compliance reports, and audit records.
•    Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, perform root cause analysis, and propose corrective actions.
•    Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn, take initiative, and tackle new challenges.
•    Communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
•    Skilled in creating clear, visual presentations (e.g., PowerPoint, Canva) to convey regulatory and technical information.
•    Fluent in English, capable of writing, presenting, and collaborating in a multicultural, international environment.
•    Familiar with quality management software, databases, and Microsoft Office tools for documentation and reporting.
•    Enrolled in an Engineering program, motivated to develop a thesis project through a 6-month internship, with the potential for a post-graduation internship and transition into a full-time role.

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