IFF

Process Engineer - Manufacturing

United States · On-site · Full time

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EmployerIFF
LocationUnited States
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted5 Oct 2026

Job Summary

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.

Where You'll Make a Difference

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.

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What Makes You the Right Fit

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of one to two years of experience in a chemical, food, pharmaceutical, consumer products, specialty materials, or other manufacturing environment. Internship, co-op, or post-graduate manufacturing experience will also be considered.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations, process engineering, production, scale-up, continuous improvement, or process development activities.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, process optimization, and engineering fundamentals within an industrial environment.
Ability to analyze technical and operational data using spreadsheet software and other data analysis tools to support decision-making.
Exposure to root cause analysis, troubleshooting, corrective and preventive action processes, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize technical findings and collaborate across functions.
Effective organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and build strong partnerships with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Research and Development teams.

How Would You Stand Out?

Experience in a manufacturing environment through full-time employment, internships, co-ops, or engineering projects.
Experience in fragrance, flavor, food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or specialty chemical manufacturing.
Exposure to process safety, manufacturing risk assessments, equipment commissioning, startup activities, technology transfer, or new product commercialization.

Why Choose Us?

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.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

Salary Ranges:

80,276.00ㅤ-ㅤ114,680.00ㅤUSD

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