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Specialist Quality Assurance International FMCG – Food (m/w/d)

Essen, Ruhr, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-08-13 → 2026-10-25
Hybrid

Core

Specialist Quality Assurance for international FMCG food products, managing product testing, supplier corrective actions, and compliance with legal standards.

Role type

Specialist Quality Assurance (FMCG Food)

Builds

Production food products (beverages, bakery, confectionery, frozen, dairy) for retail

Domain

Food & Beverage / FMCG / Quality Assurance

Required skills

Food chemistry/technology knowledge, risk-based product testing, corrective action planning, legal compliance (national/EU), certification system knowledge, analytical thinking

Preferred skills

FMCG quality assurance experience, project management, taste testing participation

Technologies

Quality management software, supplier management tools

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate risk-oriented product examinations, evaluate results and implement corrective measures with suppliers, create and update test plans for private label items, support purchasing with product assessments and recipe reviews, collaborate with external testing institutes and manufacturers, participate in internal taste tests, support risk management activities including recalls

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on specialist