Reliability Engineer

Job Summary

Are you passionate about driving reliability excellence across global manufacturing sites and leading impactful change? International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. As part of our Global Operations Business Unit—ensuring excellence in execution from procurement to supply chain and reliability, delivering quality, safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the value chain—we are seeking a Reliability Engineer - Workstream Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA, on-site.

About the Role

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Maintenance and Reliability across multiple manufacturing sites. Lead implementation of key reliability workstreams, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) loss analysis, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA+), Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO), Predictive Maintenance, and Work Management processes. Develop and train site-level SMEs in the use of reliability methodologies and tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Site Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Leaders, Data Analysts, and Manufacturing Technology Engineers. Drive a reliability-focused mindset and culture throughout the organization. Ensure alignment with project timelines and execution of diagnostics and reliability methodology. Support compliance with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) and internal standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Maintenance and Reliability across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Lead implementation of key reliability workstreams, including OEE loss analysis, RCFA, FMEA+, PMO, Predictive Maintenance, and Work Management processes.
• Develop and train site-level SMEs in the use of reliability methodologies and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Site Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Leaders, Data Analysts, and Manufacturing Technology Engineers.
• Drive a reliability-focused mindset and culture throughout the organization.
• Ensure alignment with project timelines and execution of diagnostics and reliability methodology.
• Support compliance with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) and internal standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability, production processes, or manufacturing technology.
• Working knowledge of equipment failure modes and RAGAGEP standards.
• Familiarity with Systems Applications and Products (SAP) Plant Maintenance and Meridium software (preferred).
• Strong leadership and change management capabilities.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading reliability initiatives in a global manufacturing environment.
• Certified Reliability Professional (CRP) from the Society of Maintenance & Reliability Professionals.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Skills

• Leadership and change management capabilities.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and an annual bonus plan.
• Opportunities for growth, development, and career advancement.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Contribute to sustainable solutions that improve everyday products.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site position in Cedar Rapids, IA.