Quality Control Engineer

Fresh Freeze -
10th of Ramadan City, Sharqia

Fresh Freeze -
10th of Ramadan City, SharqiaPosted 1 month ago

76Applicants for1 open position

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Lead and manage both Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) systems for frozen fruits and vegetables
Implement and maintain compliance with ISO 22000, BRC, HACCP, and GMP standards
Ensure consistent product quality and safety throughout the production process, from raw material intake to packaging and storage
Monitor and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including documentation, traceability, and corrective actions
Conduct internal audits, manage deviations, and coordinate with auditors for BRC and export-related certifications
Establish and track key quality metrics (e.g. defect rates, turnaround times, shelf-life stability)
Ensure product consistency in texture, appearance, taste, and freezing standards
Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive actions
Train production teams on food safety, hygiene, and QA/QC procedures
Support export readiness, whitelist qualification, and customer-specific compliance programs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, packaging, supply chain) to ensure quality targets are met

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in QA/QC within the food industry, ideally in frozen vegetables, fruits, or produce
Strong hands-on experience with ISO 22000, BRC, HACCP, and GMP
Proven ability to manage both quality assurance systems and in-process quality control
Experience preparing for and passing third-party audits and achieving certifications (e.g. BRC, export compliance)
Solid understanding of cold chain, freezing processes, and post-harvest quality standards
Strong skills in root cause analysis, data-driven problem solving, and continuous improvement
Excellent communication and team leadership skills
Proficient in quality documentation systems, QMS software, and food safety reports
Knowledge of English is required
Preferably experienced with export compliance to Europe, the Middle East, and North America