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Job Description

About The Job QA Engineer (Temp. for 1 year) Haps – Fulltime For our state-of-the-art factory at Haps we are looking for a QA Engineer Powder Production. As a QA Engineer, you are the quality partner for the production lines at Haps. You drive food safety, quality compliance, and continuous improvement by working closely with operators, Process Leads, and Equipment Owners. Through a strong shop floor presence, you help teams deliver safe, high-quality products every day. You will report into the Quality & Technology Unit Manager. Your responsibilities Advise and support production teams on quality and food safety topics. Ensure compliance with Danone QFS standards, FSSC22000, FDA, and other applicable requirements. Identify quality losses and drive corrective and preventive actions. Coach and train teams to strengthen quality capabilities and culture. Support risk assessments, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Represent Quality within the IWS Quality Pillar. Your tasks Monitor and improve food safety and quality performance. Analyse quality data, KPIs, deviations, and customer complaints to identify improvement opportunities. Lead or support root cause analyses and CAPA implementation. Support internal and external audits and follow up on actions. Develop, review, and implement quality procedures, SOPs, and QFS programs. Support food safety plans, cleaning validation, and quality system activities. Provide quality support for new products, packaging, equipment, and process changes. About You Based on the scope and description above, the role requires 1-3 years of experience in Manufacturing Industry, preferably in Food/FMCG with a Bachelor / master degree (or from experience) in (food) technology, quality or likewise. Experience in quality engineering and food safety standards & behavior is a must. Experience in Project Management is a plus Experience in Powder production is a plus Excellent English verbal and written communication skills and Dutch is a plus. About Us At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”, and is B Corp certified. Our Supply Point in Haps is CO2 neutral, reflecting our commitment to sustainability. Our state-of-the-art factory in Haps is part of Danone Specialized Nutrition and is one of the world's biggest producers of baby formula, exporting to over 55 countries. The ambition of Danone Nutricia Haps is to provide the best quality food, in the right volumes, on time, through Operational Excellence. We Offer All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions. We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. What’s next? It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of the 15th of October 2026. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you. Need more information? Please contact me Elliot Obreen, Talent Scout Global Operations [email protected] or the Hiring Manager John Cranen on [email protected]

Core Responsibilities

Partner with production teams to maintain food safety and quality compliance, monitor performance, analyze quality data, and address deviations through root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions. Support audits, quality systems, food safety plans, product and process changes, and continuous improvement while coaching teams and representing Quality in the IWS Quality Pillar.

Requirements

Requires 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food or FMCG, and a bachelor's or master's degree in food technology, quality, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Quality engineering and food safety standards experience are essential; project management and powder production experience are advantages, and excellent written and spoken English is required, with Dutch an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Bonus
• Premium-Free Pension
• 30 Days Of Annual Leave
• Option To Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Monthly Healthcare Allowance
• Gym Membership Discount
• Nutrition, Physical, And Mental Health Initiatives
• Learning And Development Opportunities