Durability & Sensory Engineer: Quality & Sensory Innovator

Perfetti Van Melle; Bogor; On-site; IDR 150,000,000 - 190,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle in Bogor, Indonesia is seeking a Durability & Sensory Engineer to lead testing programs for edible products and packaging. You will organize testing schedules, perform tests to standard timelines, and report results to QA and production stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a similar role, a bachelor's degree in a related field, strong QC and sensory knowledge, and proficiency with Excel/Word/PowerPoint, plus solid analytical and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role or relevant function.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree, preferably in Food Technology, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
• Good understanding of QC activities, GMP, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Basic knowledge of Sensory Evaluation.
• Good understanding of Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, Halal, Allergen, 5S, Quality System, Environmental, and Safety requirements.
• Good computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Not color blind, as required for product and sensory evaluation activities.
• Good analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate durability and AST schedules with PPD/PD.
• Conduct testing according to established standards and timelines.
• Analyze results and prepare reports for relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain and update test reports in Group SharePoint.
• Coordinate transport testing with Warehouse, RDC, and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct pre- and post-transport testing for edible products and packaging.
• Analyze results and prepare transport test reports.
• Follow up testing activities to ensure proper execution.
• Select and train panelists for sensory evaluation.
• Coordinate sample collection and daily sensory evaluation activities.
• Analyze sensory data and prepare reports.
• Share findings with Production, PPD, PD, QC, and relevant stakeholders.
• Support ISO, GMP, HACCP, and SHE implementation.
• Support Group and internal QA initiatives.
• Ensure proper collection and storage of retained samples.
• Support quality improvement projects and other assigned QA activities.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Coordination

Independence

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields (Food Technology/ Biology/ Chemical Engineering)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Perfetti Van Melle in Bogor, Indonesia is seeking a Durability & Sensory Engineer to lead testing programs for edible products and packaging. You will organize testing schedules, perform tests to standard timelines, and report results to QA and production stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a similar role, a bachelor's degree in a related field, strong QC and sensory knowledge, and proficiency with Excel/Word/PowerPoint, plus solid analytical and coordination skills.