Belgium (Flanders & Wallonia) | On-site with flexibility depending on project
6–12 Month Contract | High Probability of Extension
⚠️ Freelance Engagement Only (Independent / Consultancy Structure Required)
The Opportunity
We are partnering with established and high-performing
food manufacturing sites across Belgium
undergoing regulatory upgrades, audit preparation cycles, process optimisation, and operational transformation.
We are looking for
Senior Freelance QA Engineers
who can step into complex, regulated production environments and immediately add value at both operational and strategic level.
This is not a maintenance QA role.
This is for professionals who lead, structure, and elevate quality systems.
Your Impact
You will act as a senior quality authority within HACCP- and GFSI-regulated environments (FSSC 22000 / BRC / IFS), working closely with Production, Technical, and Site Leadership.
Scope may include:
Quality Systems & Compliance
Ownership and optimisation of HACCP systems
Leading internal & external audit preparation (FSSC / BRC / IFS)
Managing deviations, non-conformities & structured root cause investigations
CAPA implementation & effectiveness tracking
Ensuring compliance with Belgian FASFC/AFSCA and EU regulations
Operational QA Engineering
QA oversight on the production floor
Process validation & continuous improvement initiatives
SOP harmonisation & documentation upgrades
Change control management within manufacturing
Supplier quality performance & risk assessment
Project-Based Assignments
Audit crisis management
Quality system restructuring
Greenfield / site expansion QA support
Digitalisation of quality documentation systems
✅ Profile Required
8+ years’ experience in QA within food manufacturing
Strong exposure to FSSC 22000, BRC, or IFS environments
Hands-on production floor experience (not purely documentation-based)
Proven freelance / contract experience (mandatory)
Ability to integrate fast and operate autonomously
Fluent English (Dutch and/or French highly valued)
Active freelance status (Belgian or EU-based)
What’s Offered
Long-term freelance assignments (6–12 months + extension)
Competitive daily rates aligned with senior expertise
High-visibility roles within structured manufacturing environments
Exposure to transformation and compliance-driven projects
Direct collaboration with plant leadership and quality directors
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Important:
This position is strictly for experienced freelance QA professionals. Junior profiles and candidates without contracting experience will not be considered.
If you are a senior QA Engineer available for assignments in Belgium and ready to take ownership in regulated food production environments, feel free to reach out directly with your CV, availability, and daily rate expectations.
Due to the volume of interest, only relevant senior freelance profiles will be contacted.