Quality Assurance Technologist

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Quality Assurance Technologist to join IRCA Group’s food manufacturing sites. The successful candidate will ensure product safety, compliance with regulatory standards and customer specifications, and drive continuous improvement in a fast‑moving environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform inspection and testing of finished products and raw materials according to site quality standards.
• Review process control records and conduct calibrations of test equipment.
• Investigate product complaints, evaluate returned materials and implement corrective actions.
• Lead root‑cause analysis using methodologies such as 8‑Step Practical Problem Solving, 3Cs or Fishbone.
• Carry out routine food‑safety and quality inspections, including GMP, hygiene audits, fabrication and foreign‑body checks.
• Support departments during audits and ensure understanding of required standards.
• Facilitate resolution of non‑conformances and participate in crisis‑management processes when required.
• Analyse and report quality performance metrics (KPIs) and identify improvement opportunities.

Required profile

• Strong expertise in quality assurance within food manufacturing.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills to support cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Inspection and testing of food products and raw materials.
• Calibration of laboratory and test equipment.
• Root‑cause analysis techniques (8‑Step, 3Cs, Fishbone).
• Food safety audits and GMP/hygiene verification.
• Quality performance metrics analysis (KPIs).
• Crisis‑management and non‑conformance resolution.

What we offer

• Dynamic, diverse international work environment.
• Tailor‑made development programmes and career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunities to work on global projects and collaborate across cultures.
• Competitive salary and stimulating challenges.
• Ability to contribute ideas for process improvement in a growing company.