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Groupement Mousquetaires

European retail group operating multiple brands

Food Quality Engineer Intern

Winter 2027Posted on 10/22/2026
€6.92/hr
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's
Vert-le-Grand, France
HybridOn-site in Vert-le-Grand; remote work possible up to 2 days per week.
Manufacturing Quality & TestQuality Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • You are pursuing Bac+4/5-level training or equivalent in food quality.
  • You have command of the full Microsoft Office suite.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor the quality of own-brand products and reformulate products found insufficient in composition, sensory, or nutritional aspects.
  • Participate in developing new products.
  • Monitor product quality by processing sensory panels and conducting physicochemical analyses, and enter results into PERFQUAL.
  • Analyze products’ composition and organoleptic characteristics in compliance with regulations.
  • Launch reformulation projects with suppliers in coordination with consumer panels, product composition, and/or nutrition.
  • Organize and lead product tastings with internal teams.
  • Write Trace One specifications to ensure product data reliability and/or update validated new recipes.
  • Handle minor, major, and critical consumer questions and complaints in coordination with quality study managers by identifying recurring complaints and analyzing internal and supplier action plans.
Desired Qualifications
  • Rigor, analytical thinking, and autonomy are advantageous for success in the assignment.
  • Teamwork across different departments and good communication are key to success.

About the company

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Groupement Mousquetaires

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Groupement Les Mousquetaires coordinates a network of independent retailers across Europe under banners such as Intermarché, Netto, and Bricomarché. Member-store owners use the group’s buying power, supplier relationships, and brand support to stock and run their shops, offering groceries, DIY goods, and automotive services. Unlike single-owned chains, it is a federation of privately owned stores that operate under multiple brands while sharing purchasing and services. Its goal is to help independent shop owners compete, grow their networks, and provide accessible, value-focused retail across Europe.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1969

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What believers are saying

  • 2025 revenue reached €48.662 billion excluding fuel, up 4.2% year over year.
  • June 2026 Auchan agreement hands 72 more supermarkets to Intermarché.
  • September 2026 leadership pushed student-price support and agricultural aid, strengthening brand relevance.

What critics are saying

  • February 2026 antitrust approval forced three Colruyt store divestitures, signaling regulatory scrutiny.
  • Colruyt France still threatened 950 jobs in 2026, complicating integration and morale.
  • January 2025 antitrust conviction with Casino shows recurring competition-law exposure.

What makes Groupement Mousquetaires unique

  • Intermarché and Netto gained 17.5% French grocery share by late 2025.
  • Agromousquetaires supplies 56 factories and abattoirs, tightening control over food economics.
  • 2026 Colruyt and Auchan deals expand footprint through independent-merchant franchise scale.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Meal Benefits
  • Gym Membership
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Employee Discounts