Quality Engineer, I

Disseminate and promote quality standards according to country and international standards. Conduct analysis of finished products, semifinished products, imported raw materials used in the company. Analyze the effectiveness of processes and quality management systems. Ensure the adequacy of relevant procedures and computerized systems in accordance with reference standards and applicable legal requirements. Plan, control, and monitor the corrective actions of quality nonconformity detected in audits. Prepare reports and publish timelines in order to provide feedback and improve the management system through technical support. Comply with certifications regarding the products. Handle certification planning and keep track of certifications in order to meet the market's demands. Promote the training of teams, suppliers, and auditors in the processes and products of the company.

 

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Conduct GMP audits across production and warehouse areas, ensuring timely reporting, action tracking, and closure of audit findings.

• Support and actively participate in customer, FSSC 22000, NSF, RSPO, Halal, Kosher, and other third-party audits, including follow-up on non‑conformities.

• Maintain and continuously improve HACCP studies, quality procedures, GMP, hygiene, and food safety standards.

• Oversee food safety, GMP, induction, and annual refresher training programs, including evaluation and documentation.

• Monitor production compliance with local and corporate Quality Assurance and Food Safety standards, systems, and procedures.

• Manage QA documentation systems, ensuring accuracy, version control, and audit readiness at all times.

• Ensure effective pest control programs, equipment calibration follow-up, and validation activities in cooperation with production teams.

• Drive quality improvement initiatives and corrective/preventive actions using structured root cause analysis and SAP notification systems.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Strong hands-on experience with GMP, food safety systems, and quality assurance in a production environment.

• In-depth knowledge of HACCP principles and third-party certification standards (FSSC 22000, NSF, customer audits).

• Proven capability in managing audit programs, internal audits, and compliance documentation.

• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing CAPA and Management of Change (MOC) processes.

• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with production, QC, planning, and external partners.

• Highly organized with strong documentation, reporting, and risk assessment capabilities.

• Experience supporting validation activities, including equipment, systems, and cleaning validation processes.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement projects that deliver measurable operational and compliance improvements.

• Strong facilitation and training skills with the ability to raise shop-floor awareness of quality and food safety standards.

• Experience working effectively with authorities, customers, and certification bodies in regulated environments.

Why Choose Us?

• A highly impactful role at the center of quality, food safety, and operational excellence.

• Exposure to international standards, certifications, and customer requirements.

• Opportunity to shape quality culture and continuous improvement across the organization.

• Close collaboration with production teams to influence both quality and efficiency outcomes.

• A company committed to compliance, food safety, and sustainable quality practices.

• Strong support for professional development in quality and food safety leadership.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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