Senior QA Engineer - Global Food Manufacturer

Khon Kaen Province Permanent THB70,000 - THB90,000 per month (THB840,000 - THB1,080,000 per year) View Job Description
The Senior QA Engineer will oversee quality assurance processes within the Engineering & Manufacturing department in the Food FMCG industry. Based in Khon Kaen, this role ensures that products meet high-quality standards and compliance requirements.
  • Shape food safety excellence within a global ingredient leader.
  • Lead impactful quality programs driving continuous improvement.

About Our Client

A global food manufacturing company with a strong commitment to sustainability, research, quality, and customer collaboration, the organization serves leading brands worldwide through advanced ingredient technologies and manufacturing excellence.

Job Description

  • Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with quality, food safety, regulatory, customer, and corporate standards.
  • Lead and maintain food safety systems, including FSSC 22000, HACCP, GHPs, pest control programs, and prerequisite programs.
  • Serve as the primary quality representative for customer, regulatory, and certification audits, ensuring successful preparation, execution, and closure.
  • Manage customer complaints by driving root cause investigations, corrective actions, preventive actions, and response improvements.
  • Strengthen quality culture through employee engagement programs, quality awareness initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Administer quality alert systems, ensuring timely communication, monitoring, and closure of quality-related issues.
  • Conduct gap assessments against global quality standards and drive compliance improvement actions.
  • Monitor and report quality roadmap progress, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee environmental monitoring and pest management programs to maintain food safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure laboratory operations comply with food safety, quality, regulatory, Halal, Kosher, allergen, and customer requirements.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation, quality controls, laboratory records, inspection systems, and finished product release processes.
  • Plan and coordinate internal audits and management review activities in accordance with certification requirements.
  • Support customer visits, audits, and quality-related assessments.
  • Verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions arising from complaints, audits, and root cause analyses.
  • Ensure quality non-conformances are properly documented, tracked, and resolved within established timelines.
  • Lead, coach, and develop QA/QC team members to enhance technical competencies and ownership.
  • Deliver food safety, quality, and compliance training to employees across the site.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and support talent development and succession planning.
  • Promote a culture of food safety, quality excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Procurement, EHS, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Customer Quality, and regional QA teams.
  • Provide quality expertise for process changes, product trials, plant projects, and business improvement initiatives.
  • Support customers and internal stakeholders with technical quality-related guidance and investigations.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of Quality Assurance experience within food, beverage, ingredient, or related manufacturing industries.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and quality management systems, including FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, GHPs, Halal, and Kosher standards.
  • Proven experience leading certification, customer, and regulatory audits.
  • Certified FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor, PCQI, and FDQI.
  • Strong understanding of food safety regulations, compliance requirements, and quality management principles.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills, including experience with statistical analysis, quality metrics, and process capability studies (Cpk/Ppk).
  • Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and teamwork skills.
  • Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while driving continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work for a global company.
  • Shape food safety excellence within a global ingredient leader.
  • Lead impactful quality programs driving continuous improvement.
Contact
Nantipat Pongsirikun
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7084542
Phone number
+6620125001

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Quality, Technical
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Khon Kaen Province
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nantipat Pongsirikun
Consultant phone
+6620125001
Job Reference
JN-082026-7084542

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.