Senior Freelance Quality Assurance Specialist – Food Manufacturing Belgium (Flanders & Wallonia) | On-site with flexibility depending on project6–12 Month Contract | High Probability of ExtensionFreelance 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 & ComplianceLeading internal & external audit preparation (FSSC / BRC / IFS)Managing deviations, non-conformities & structured root cause investigationsEnsuring compliance with Belgian FASFC/AFSCA and EU regulationsOperational QA EngineeringQA oversight on the production floorChange control management within manufacturingSupplier quality performance & risk assessmentAudit crisis managementQuality system restructuringGreenfield / site expansion QA supportDigitalisation of quality documentation systems8+ 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 expertiseDirect collaboration with plant leadership and quality directorsThis 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.