Food Quality Engineer Intern
About the job
- Currently pursuing Bac+4/5-level training or equivalent in food quality.
- Proficiency with the full Microsoft Office suite.
- Seeking a six-month internship starting in January 2027.
- Rigor, analytical thinking, autonomy, teamwork, and good communication are identified as qualities for success in the role.
- Monitor the quality of private-label products and reformulate products deemed insufficient in composition, sensory, or nutritional aspects.
- Participate in the development of new products.
- Monitor product quality by processing sensory panels and conducting physicochemical analyses, and enter the results into the tools.
- Analyze products in relation to composition and organoleptic characteristics in compliance with regulations.
- Launch reformulation projects with suppliers in connection with consumer panels, composition, and/or nutrition.
- Organize and lead product tastings with internal teams.
- Write specifications to ensure product data reliability and/or update newly approved recipes.
- Manage minor, major, and critical consumer questions and complaints in coordination with colleagues by identifying recurring complaints and analyzing internal and supplier action plans.
- The posting identifies rigor, analytical thinking, autonomy, teamwork, and good communication as assets for success.
About the company
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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Simplify's Take
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