Senior Freelance Quality Assurance Specialist – Food Manufacturing
&##6–12 Month Contract | High Probability of Extension
⚠️ Freelance Engagement Only (Independent / Consultancy Structure Required)
&##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.
&##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.
Quality Systems & Compliance
Leading internal & external audit preparation (FSSC / BRC / IFS)
Managing deviations, non-conformities & structured root cause investigations
Ensuring compliance with Belgian FASFC/AFSCA and EU regulations
Operational QA Engineering
QA oversight on the production floor
Change control management within manufacturing
Supplier quality performance & risk assessment
Audit crisis management
Quality system restructuring
Greenfield / site expansion QA support
Digitalisation of quality documentation systems
✅ 8+ years’ experience in QA within food manufacturing
~ Proven freelance / contract experience (mandatory)
~ Fluent English (Dutch and/or French highly valued)
~ Active freelance status (Belgian or EU-based)
&##Long-term freelance assignments (6–12 months + extension)
Competitive daily rates aligned with senior expertise
Direct collaboration with plant leadership and quality directors
⚠️ 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.