Process Engineer

About the role

Are you ready to use your engineering expertise to improve manufacturing processes, support innovation, and help bring new products from concept to commercialization? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design. The role is based in South Brunswick, New Jersey (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, innovative, solution-oriented and growth-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments that support new product development and manufacturing process improvements.
• Support New Product Introduction activities by developing experimental plans, collecting and analyzing data, summarizing findings, and preparing technical reports.
• Prepare technical batch reports, including data interpretation, conclusions, and recommendations for future process optimization.
• Coordinate the preparation of sample batches for customer evaluations and internal development activities.
• Lead manufacturing trials and scale-up activities, translating laboratory processes into safe and effective commercial production methods.
• Develop temporary batch instructions and process change documentation to support non-standard manufacturing activities.
• Participate in Hazard and Operability Studies, safety reviews and risk assessments to promote safe and compliant operations.
• Collaborate closely with Research and Development, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to drive project execution and continuous improvement.
• Support capital and investment projects by contributing to engineering specifications, equipment commissioning and startup activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing or research environment.
• Experience supporting engineering activities for capital investment projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of process development, scale-up principles and manufacturing operations.
• Experience analyzing technical data and using spreadsheet software and other tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Effective organizational, prioritization, and project management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in fragrance, flavor, specialty chemical or consumer product manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of process safety management principles, process hazard analysis methodologies, or manufacturing risk assessment tools.
• Experience supporting equipment startup, technology transfer and commercialization activities for new products.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on innovative products that reach consumers around the world.
• Exposure to laboratory, pilot plant, and full-scale manufacturing operations.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture focused on learning, development and continuous improvement.
• Career growth opportunities across a global organization.
• Competitive Benefits (US): Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity), and an annual bonus plan.
• IFF was also recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits.
• The ability to make a meaningful impact on product innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability initiatives.

Pay

Salary range: $80,276.00 - $114,680.00 USD