QA & R&D Executive (Food Technology)

TONG YOUNG FOOD INDUSTRIES SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Tong Young Food Industries Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a QA & R&D Executive to own product specifications, R&D documentation, technical documentation and quality coordination.

This office-based role works closely with our R&D team, suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure accurate specifications, packaging information and documentation across international markets. Fresh graduates are welcome, with 1–3 years QA/R&D experience being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Nutrition, Chemistry or a related field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; 1–3 years of relevant QA/R&D experience in the food industry is an advantage.
• Good understanding of food ingredients, food safety, allergens and product specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good documentation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and update finished product specifications and technical specification sheets.
• Maintain raw material and ingredient specifications.
• Review and verify ingredient declarations, allergen information, nutritional information, shelf life, storage conditions and other product information.
• Ensure product specifications are consistent with approved formulations, packaging artwork and actual product requirements.
• Maintain proper document control, revision history and version control.
• Review customer‑specific technical requirements and complete technical questionnaires and documentation.
• Support preparation and review of technical documentation required for international customers and export markets.
• Prepare and maintain product formulation, trial and sample evaluation records.
• Document product trials, product changes and development activities.
• Coordinate documentation between R&D, suppliers, customers and manufacturing partners.
• Maintain records of product approvals, revisions and changes.
• Ensure all required technical documents are completed before products are commercialized.
• Support the documentation and technical coordination of products developed for established brands and international markets.
• Collect, review and maintain supplier technical documents, including: Product specifications, COA, Halal certificates, Food safety / quality certificates, Relevant laboratory reports and supporting documents
• Monitor document validity and follow up with suppliers for updated certificates and documents.
• Maintain an organized supplier and ingredient documentation database.
• Identify missing or inconsistent supplier information and follow up for clarification or supporting documentation.
• Coordinate QA and Food Compliance with external manufacturing partners; assist with product, packaging and label information reviews; support audits.

Skills

QA Documentation

R&D Coordination

Food Safety

Export Documentation

Education

Food Science / Food Technology / Food Safety / Nutrition or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Documentation systems

Job description

We are looking for a QA & R&D Executive to join our growing food business and take ownership of product specifications, R&D documentation, technical documentation and quality-related coordination.

Our business works with established international brands and customers, and we have developed food products that are supplied and shipped to international markets. This gives the successful candidate the opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure to commercial food products, international customer requirements and the technical standards expected in export markets.

This is primarily an office-based role, working closely with our R&D team, suppliers, customers and manufacturing partners to ensure that product specifications, formulations, packaging information and technical documentation are accurate, complete and up to date.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Food Science / Food Technology graduate or QA professional who wants to build a broader career in food technology, product development and quality assurance. You will be exposed to the full documentation cycle of food products — from product development and ingredient selection through to commercialization and international shipment.

Key Responsibilities

Product Specification & Technical Documentation

Prepare, maintain and update finished product specifications and technical specification sheets.

Maintain raw material and ingredient specifications.

Review and verify ingredient declarations, allergen information, nutritional information, shelf life, storage conditions and other product information.

Ensure product specifications are consistent with approved formulations, packaging artwork and actual product requirements.

Maintain proper document control, revision history and version control.

Review customer‑specific technical requirements and complete technical questionnaires and documentation.

Support preparation and review of technical documentation required for international customers and export markets.

R&D / New Product Development Documentation

Prepare and maintain product formulation, trial and sample evaluation records.

Document product trials, product changes and development activities.

Coordinate documentation between R&D, suppliers, customers and manufacturing partners.

Maintain records of product approvals, revisions and changes.

Ensure all required technical documents are completed before products are commercialized.

Support the documentation and technical coordination of products developed for established brands and international markets.

Collect, review and maintain supplier technical documents, including:

Product specifications

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Halal certificates

Food safety / quality certificates

Relevant laboratory reports and supporting documents

Monitor document validity and follow up with suppliers for updated certificates and documents.

Maintain an organized supplier and ingredient documentation database.

Identify missing or inconsistent supplier information and follow up for clarification or supporting documentation.

QA & Food Compliance

Support the company in maintaining food quality and safety documentation.

Coordinate with external manufacturing partners on QA and technical matters.

Assist with product, packaging and label information reviews.

Identify discrepancies or missing information and coordinate corrective actions.

Support customer audits, supplier audits and technical documentation requests when required.

Support documentation requirements relating to international customers and export markets.

Keep up to date with relevant food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

Internal Coordination

Work closely with Sales, R&D, Procurement and Management to ensure technical information is accurate and available.

Respond to customer technical documentation requests.

Follow up with suppliers and manufacturing partners on outstanding documents and technical matters.

Coordinate technical information required for product launches and customer approvals.

Maintain an organized and traceable filing system for all QA and R&D records.

Requirements

Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Nutrition, Chemistry or a related field.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; 1–3 years of relevant QA/R&D experience in the food industry is an advantage.

Good understanding of food ingredients, food safety, allergens and product specifications.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Good documentation and organizational skills.

Comfortable working with Microsoft Excel, Word and other documentation systems.

Good written and spoken English.

Able to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers and external manufacturing partners.

Able to work independently, follow up on outstanding matters and meet deadlines.

Proactive, responsible and willing to learn.

Candidates with exposure to food manufacturing, product development, export documentation or international customer requirements will have an added advantage.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented and systematic, but also willing to communicate with different parties and solve problems.

You should enjoy working with documents, specifications and technical information, while also being genuinely interested in how food products are developed, manufactured and brought to market.

The ideal candidate will eventually become the key person responsible for ensuring that our product specifications, R&D records and technical documentation are complete, accurate and properly controlled.

You will also have the opportunity to work on products for established international brands and products supplied to overseas markets, giving you valuable exposure beyond routine QA documentation.

Why Join Us?

Gain broad exposure to QA, R&D, food technology and commercial product development.

Work with established international brands and customers.

Gain exposure to products developed for and shipped to international markets.

Work closely with suppliers, customers, R&D teams and external manufacturing partners.

Be involved in the full product development and commercialization process.

Gain practical experience in product specifications, food safety, regulatory documentation and international customer requirements.

Opportunity to take ownership of an important function within a growing food business.

Develop both technical and commercial knowledge of the food industry.

Opportunity to grow with the company and take on greater responsibility as the business expands.