Quality Control & Product Development Specialists

confidential; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in Jeddah seeks a QC and Product Development Specialist to ensure the quality and performance of flour products. Responsibilities include monitoring flour mixes, conducting analyses, and supporting product innovation. Candidates should possess a Food Science degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to product development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in flour milling or food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 22000, HACCP, and lab quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify the quality of flour mixes.
• Conduct physical and chemical analyses.
• Approve or reject product batches.

Skills

Enzyme technology knowledge

Food Science degree

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

SAP systems

Laboratory software

Job description

The QC and Product Development Specialist is responsible for ensuring the consistent quality and performance of tailored flour products while supporting the development of new formulations and blends. The role oversees enzyme applications, conducts laboratory and in-line quality checks, and ensures products meet customer-specific technical parameters. In addition, it contributes to product innovation by supporting trials, adjustments, and technical evaluations, ensuring both product stability and growth for strategic customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and verify the quality of customer-specific flour mixes from raw wheat intake to final packing.
• Validate enzyme and additive dosage, handling, and functionality for tailored flour blends.
• Conduct physical, chemical, and rheological analyses to confirm conformity with specifications.
• Approve or reject product batches based on QC test results and customer standards.
• Continuously monitor process parameters, resolve quality deviations, and manage non-conforming products.
• Support production trials, scale-ups, and adjustments to existing mixes.
• Perform and supervise laboratory testing, record data, and analyze enzyme effectiveness.
• Issue daily and batch-specific QC reports, highlighting non-conformities and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure product consistency and stability for key strategic customers and investigate complaints when required.
• Maintain product samples and reference data for benchmarking and traceability.
• Participate in the design, evaluation, and documentation of new product formulations and blends.
• Collaborate with the Quality team and master chef on performance testing and sensory evaluations.
• Provide technical support during customer audits and product-related presentations.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Cereal Technology, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in flour milling, food manufacturing, QC, or product development.
• Strong knowledge of enzyme technology in flour applications.
• Familiarity with ISO 22000, HACCP, Health & Safety, and lab quality systems.
• High attention to detail and precision in laboratory work and process monitoring.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Effective communication skills for cross-department collaboration and customer interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple product lines and prioritize critical batches.
• Proficiency in SAP systems and laboratory software.