Quality Control Engineer

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# Quality Control Engineer > Linah Group · Dokki, Egypt · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-12 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Commercial ## Description - 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 ## Requirements - 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. ## Apply [Apply at Linah Group](https://apply.workable.com/linah-group/j/26E8EF5A64/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)