Manufacturing Systems Engineer

About the role

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. We are seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer who understands the plant floor and is passionate about improving manufacturing performance. This role will strengthen performance management, improve manufacturing processes and systems, lead technology-driven improvements, and drive greater standardization across Sensient sites globally. Success requires strong collaboration with Operations leadership, a continuous improvement mindset, the ability to turn manufacturing needs into practical solutions, and a strong bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a comprehensive site performance management system, including scorecards, automated data collection, and reporting by shift, production line, and work center.
• Develop tools and processes to identify performance opportunities, prioritize improvement projects, trigger action plans, and track execution.
• Create and standardize production cost models and benchmarking tools to provide accurate manufacturing cost insights and drive performance improvements across Sensient sites.
• Lead the deployment of on-stream performance metrics and prepare the St. Louis site for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation, while supporting manufacturing systems standardization across Sensient operations.
• Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Technology leadership to provide performance insights, identify opportunities, anticipate trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Establish consistent performance management and governance processes across Sensient manufacturing sites to strengthen operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Strong manufacturing knowledge with experience in manufacturing systems, performance measurement, process improvement, and data-driven problem solving.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, with the ability to prioritize opportunities and drive initiatives that improve operational performance.

Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess manufacturing performance, identify opportunities, and translate insights into practical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across Operations, Manufacturing Technology, and technical teams.
• Strong project management, leadership, and change management skills preferred, with a results-driven mindset, strong bias for action.

Benefits

• The opportunity to join a leading global ingredients company and play a key role in advancing its manufacturing capabilities.
• Broad visibility and ownership, working closely with Operations and leadership to shape how manufacturing performance is managed and improved.
• The opportunity to lead meaningful technology initiatives, including MES implementation and the automation and integration of manufacturing systems.
• A global platform for your ideas, with the opportunity to help standardize and strengthen manufacturing practices across multiple Sensient sites.
• The chance to make a tangible difference, in a collaborative, action-oriented environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and results are valued.