Process design engineer

Job Summary

IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until the transition to CVC Capital Partners. This position is part of the Food Ingredients business unit and acknowledges the impending transition.

About the Role

Support start-up and commissioning activities, including equipment validation, process trials, troubleshooting, and performance verification. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, document, and maintain process automation functional descriptions and operating standards. Participate in commissioning planning, execution, startup support, and project documentation activities. Assist with process safety, quality, and operational readiness reviews to ensure successful project implementation. Develop a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, utilities, and automation systems. Monitor process performance data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, quality, and reliability. Contribute to sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce energy consumption, waste generation, and resource usage. Support maintenance and reliability efforts by troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues. Assist with the execution of small capital projects, including scope development, vendor coordination, installation oversight, and startup support. Partner with engineering, operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to drive technical solutions and operational improvements. Ensure all engineering activities are conducted in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support start-up and commissioning activities, including equipment validation, process trials, troubleshooting, and performance verification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, document, and maintain process automation functional descriptions and operating standards.
• Participate in commissioning planning, execution, startup support, and project documentation activities.
• Aid with process safety, quality, and operational readiness reviews to ensure successful project implementation.
• Develop a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, utilities, and automation systems.
• Maintain process performance data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, quality, and reliability.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce energy consumption, waste generation, and resource usage.
• Support maintenance and reliability efforts by troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues.
• Assist with the execution of small capital projects, including scope development, vendor coordination, installation oversight, and startup support.
• Partner with engineering, operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to drive technical solutions and operational improvements.
• Ensure all engineering activities are conducted in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and food safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with global and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret process data and use data-driven approaches to improve performance.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on production environment.
• Understanding of engineering principles related to manufacturing processes, equipment, and process optimization.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience with process commissioning, plant startup, or equipment qualification.
• Familiarity with PLC, SCADA, DCS, or other process control systems.
• Experience in food, ingredients, chemical, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with data analysis, process modeling, or manufacturing performance monitoring tools.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work in a hands-on production environment.
• Understanding of engineering principles related to manufacturing processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Gain hands-on experience across process engineering, automation, commissioning, and capital projects. Work alongside experienced engineers and operations leaders committed to professional development. Contribute to meaningful sustainability, efficiency, and process improvement initiatives. Be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time, On-site role based in Cedar Rapids, IA.