Quality Control Engineer
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Quality Control Engineer
Linah Group· Commercial
About this role
- Inspect Medjool dates before purchase according to the company’s quality standards.
- Evaluate fruit maturity, size, color, texture, moisture content, and overall appearance.
- Identify defects including insect damage, disease, fermentation, sunburn, bruising, splitting, dehydration, mold, and mechanical damage.
- Classify Medjool dates into appropriate quality grades.
- Determine acceptance, conditional acceptance, or rejection of each lot.
- Coordinate with the Procurement Team regarding quality decisions before purchase.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports with photos and supporting documentation.
- Monitor harvesting, handling, packaging, and transportation practices at supplier farms.
- Ensure purchased dates maintain traceability from farm to factory.
- Monitor loading operations to prevent contamination and physical damage.
- Collect representative samples for laboratory analysis when required.
- Verify compliance with food safety standards, including GAP and other applicable certifications.
- Maintain supplier quality performance records and recommend corrective actions.
- Support supplier development by providing technical feedback to improve product quality.
- Assist in resolving quality disputes with suppliers.
- Coordinate with the Transportation and Fleet Management Departments to arrange the transportation of the received products
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Food Science, Horticulture, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in quality control, preferably in dates, fresh produce, or agricultural exports.
- Experience with Medjool dates is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Medjool date quality standards.
- Understanding of post-harvest handling and storage practices.
- Knowledge of export quality specifications.
- Familiarity with food safety systems (HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., ISO 22000 is an advantage).
- Excellent inspection and reporting skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to travel frequently to supplier farms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
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Where is the Quality Control Engineer position at Linah Group located?
This Quality Control Engineer role at Linah Group is based in Dokki, Giza Governorate, Egypt. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Quality Control Engineer role at Linah Group full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Quality Control Engineer role in the Commercial department at Linah Group.
Which team or department does the Quality Control Engineer at Linah Group belong to?
This Quality Control Engineer position is part of the Commercial department at Linah Group. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Quality Control Engineer job at Linah Group posted?
This Quality Control Engineer position at Linah Group was posted on Aug 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Quality Control Engineer
Linah Group
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