Quality Assurance Operational Engineer · Mead Johnson Nijmegen ·

Mead Johnson Nijmegen; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Year-end bonus

Health insurance

25 vacation days

13 ADV days

Professional development

Job summary

Mead Johnson Nijmegen is seeking a Quality Assurance Operational Engineer to safeguard the safety, quality and compliance of our infant nutrition products at the Nijmegen site. You will review processes, manage deviations and CAPA, and support continuous improvement across the production environment.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong knowledge of cGMP/HACCP/ISO, and hands-on QA release expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in food science/food technology/chemical or industrial engineering.
• 1–5 years of experience in pharma or food industry, QA operational area.
• Knowledge of QA release processes and SAP/LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Release finished products, HALBS, raw materials and packaging after compliance checks.
• Review batch records and documentation for specification alignment.
• Check entries (barcodes, dates) and coordinate with Production teams.
• Ensure no product with known non-conformities is released.
• Participate in cross-functional daily QA meetings.
• Perform in-line verification and calibration checks of critical devices.
• Identify, document and escalate deviations; coordinate CAPA actions.
• Support investigation of non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Prepare local, regional and global quality reports; ensure third-party processes comply.
• Contribute to SOPs, validation protocols and training programs.

Skills

QA operations

LIMS

SAP

cGMP

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor/Master in food science or related field

Tools

LIMS

SAP

Job description

Are you ready for a new step in your career?

Mead Johnson Nutrition is a long-standing multinational brand specializing in infant and child nutrition. Our company vision is to become the world's leading provider of scientifically backed child nutrition and specialized food products and services. At Mead Johnson Nutrition, we are deeply committed to creating nutritional brands and products that give babies and children the best start in life. With over 450 employees, our Nijmegen factory produces super-premium child nutrition for the largest market in the world, Greater China. Quality, reliability, innovation, and ethics are core values at Mead Johnson.

Our Quality Assurance team is looking for a communicative, proactive Quality Assurance Operational Engineer. As a QA Operational Engineer, you play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of our infant nutrition products. You will review and verify operational processes, manage deviations and CAPA, and support ongoing improvement of our production environment.

What You’ll Do

Product & Process Compliance

• Release of finished products, HALBS, raw materials and packaging materials after confirming all results are compliant to all pertinent food safety, regulatory, religious, and quality standards such as FSSC22000

• Review batch records (Manufacturing Batch Records/Packaging Batch Records) and operational documentation to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Check completeness and accuracy of entries (e.g., barcodes, date/batch codes) and resolve issues with Production teams.

• Safeguard that no product with known non-conformities is released.

In-Line & Facility-Wide Quality Verification

• Participate in cross-functional daily operational meetings as Quality representative

• Conduct routine facility checks to ensure compliance with cGMP, HACCP, ISO, GB and Mead Johnson standards.

• Perform in-line verification such as line clearance, parameter checks, and record reviews.

• Inspect and verify calibration and performance of HACCP-critical devices (e.g., magnets, sieves, check weighers, X-ray equipment).

Deviation Management & CAPA

• Identify, document, and elevate deviations according to severity.

• Participate in root cause investigations and coordinate CAPA actions.

• Monitor trends, compliance levels, and follow-up actions across plant areas.

Non-Conformances & Complaints

• Support handling of non-conforming materials and product dispositions.

• Assist in customer complaint investigations, including RCA, reporting, and CAPA verification.

Quality Reporting & Systems

• Prepare and consolidate local, regional, and global quality reports.

• Ensure Third Party Manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics-related processes comply with Mead Johnson standards.

• Manage retention, stability samples, and materials for testing.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Support

• Contribute to improvement projects, taskforces, and operational excellence initiatives.

• Assist in developing SOPs, validation protocols, and operational checklists.

• Support cGMP and quality-related training programs.

Who are you?

• You hold a Bachelor/master’s in food science, food technology, chemical or industrial engineering.

• You have 1 to 5 years of experience in pharma or food industry, preferably in the Quality operational area or as Quality Specialist.

• You have tactical and operational knowledge of the Quality Positive release systems, LIMS & SAP systems.

• You have an excellent English and Dutch, both spoken and written level. You are a pro-active team player, solution oriented with a practical can-do attitude.

What do we offer?

An inspiring and innovative work environment where you can develop your career and sharpen your skills in a motivated, dedicated and professional team. A fulltime contract with excellent working conditions and a competitive salary of € 3.771,- and €5.287,- depending on knowledge and experience. Mead Johnson has a 38-hour working week with 25 vacation days and 13 ADV days. We also offer you a good pension plan, a year-end bonus, collective health insurance and opportunities for professional development.

Will you take the next step?

For more information about the position, you can contact us via email [e-mail]

Applying for a VOG may be part of the recruitment process.