Global Filling & Validation Expert

UNAVAILABLE; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Danone in the Netherlands seeks a senior expert in filling technologies to drive standards, validation and start-up support for aseptic/hygienic lines across Hoofddorp, Zoetermeer and Utrecht.

You will own validation, revalidation triggers, and continuous improvement to reduce defects and contamination risk, collaborating with QFS Regions, Factories and Engineering. The role requires 8–12+ years in aseptic filling and strong documentation; Danone offers a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Process/Mechanical), Food Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8–12+ years in filling technologies (aseptic/hygienic) and validation exposure.
• Experience with start-ups and supplier management.
• Strong communication, leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own technical guidance for filling systems including aseptic/hygienic fillers and closures.
• Ensure filling design aligns with contamination control and hygienic zoning.
• Define and apply validation expectations for filling lines.
• Lead investigations for filling integrity failures and deviations.

Skills

Filling tech

Aseptic processing

Process design

Validation methods

Experimental design

Mathematical modelling

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Food engineering

Job description

Danone in the Netherlands seeks a senior expert in filling technologies to drive standards, validation and start-up support for aseptic/hygienic lines across Hoofddorp, Zoetermeer and Utrecht.

You will own validation, revalidation triggers, and continuous improvement to reduce defects and contamination risk, collaborating with QFS Regions, Factories and Engineering. The role requires 8–12+ years in aseptic filling and strong documentation; Danone offers a hybrid working environment.