Zoetermeer/On-site

Are you ready to start your career in Quality in our Nutricia factory in Zoetermeer? In this role, you will support the Quality team and learn how to apply our high-quality and food safety standards in a dynamic production environment. You will receive guidance from experienced Quality Engineers and gain hands‑on experience on the shop floor.

As a Validation Engineer, you are responsible for the execution complexity validation activities within our Nutricia factory in Zoetermeer. You ensure that equipment, processes and changes are validated in line with internal standards, food safety requirements and regulatory expectations for Medical Nutrition. Validation is the primary focus of this role. Additionally, you act as a QA Engineer back‑up within the Quality team, supporting QA activities where needed. You operate independently within your scope. The factory is in continuous development, with changes in equipment, processes and layouts, making validation a key enabler for safe and compliant production.

Main Responsibilities

Validation

• Execute food safety-related (re)validation activities for oPRPs and Critical Control Points (CCPs) for existing processes that demonstrate the effectiveness of food safety control measures based on HACCP risk analyses
• Set up and maintain validation documentation, including validation plans, protocols and reports.
• Ensure validation data is complete, traceable and properly documented in the Quality Management System.
• Perform validations and revalidations related to process changes, improvements or deviations.
• Execute cleaning and CIP validation activities within established methodologies.
• Perform risk‑based assessments to determine validation scope and required activities.
• Align validation outcomes with relevant stakeholders and ensure timely closure of validation actions.

Quality Engineering Activities

• Assess quality and validation impact of changes via RFC / change management processes.
• Perform and document Root Cause Analyses (RCA) related to quality, food safety or validation deviations.
• Define and follow up corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) within own area of responsibility.
• Provide input to the HACCP teams regarding the updating of HACCP documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Analyse quality and process data and contribute to trend analyses and improvements.
• Act as point of contact for quality‑related topics within assigned processes or equipment.
• Timely close validation deliverables and align deviations with QA and Engineering stakeholders.
• Support in multidisciplinary projects regarding QA-related topics
• Back up in QA department for specific tasks

About You

• A BSc or MSc degree in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Relevant experience in validation within food, pharma or medical nutrition production.
• You like operating on the shopfloor and in multidisciplinary teams. 
• You are also able to effectively communicate with people at different levels in the organization. 
• Structured, accurate, result driven and pragmatic working style. 
• You are analytical, factual, stress resistant and able to prioritize work activities. 
• Able to assess when to act independently and when to escalate. 
• Fluent in Dutch (must-have) & English.
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP, GMP)

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible” and is B Corp certified. Our Supply Point in Zoetermeer is part of Danone Specialized Nutrition, and has been a cornerstone in Zoetermeer for over 125 years. We produce vital liquid medical nutrition that is exported to over 80 countries worldwide, supporting consumers and patients, starting from early life nutrition to adult frailty.

We offer:

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions.

What's next:

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 10 September 2026. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA. 

Need more information? Please contact Yvette Notenboom, Talent Specialist via yvette.notenboom@danone.com 

* All applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.

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