R&D / QA EngineerLocation: Brussels, BelgiumWork Setup: OnsiteContract Type: Freelance / ZZPStart: Immediate / Short noticeA chocolate manufacturing site in Brussels is looking for an R&D / Q&A Engineer to support product quality, process improvement and new product development activities within a high-volume food production environment.The role combines responsibilities across quality assurance and product/process development, working closely with production, operations and technical teams to ensure products meet both customer and regulatory standards.Role ResponsibilitiesQuality AssuranceSupport and maintain food quality and compliance standards across production activitiesMonitor production processes to ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety and hygiene requirementsInvestigate quality deviations and support root cause analysis and corrective actionsSupport audits, documentation and quality reporting activitiesR&D / Process DevelopmentSupport development and optimisation of chocolate formulations and production processesParticipate in trials for new products, ingredients and process improvementsWork closely with production teams during scale-up and implementation activitiesEvaluate product performance, consistency and manufacturability within production environmentsRequirementsExperience within the food industry, ideally within chocolate, confectionery or bakery productionBackground in Food Engineering, Food Technology, QA or R&DUnderstanding of food safety, HACCP and production quality standardsExperience working within industrial food manufacturing environmentsDutch and/or French Required