Data Analytics Engineer II (Chemical Process, Industrial Engineering)

IFF; Tlalnepantla; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Access to professional development programs

Opportunities for cross-regional collaboration

Job summary

A global leader in flavors and fragrances seeks an experienced professional in Tlalnepantla for a hybrid role focused on driving process optimization through advanced analytics. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over seven years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, particularly in the chemical industry. The candidate should have strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to develop and implement digital solutions that improve manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, ideally in the chemical industry.
• Proven ability to deliver digital solutions for manufacturing or process optimization.
• Experience managing projects in Waterfall and/or Agile environments.
• Proven ability to deliver digital/analytics solutions for manufacturing or operations.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Understanding of IT/OT, industrial systems, and Purdue Model concepts.
• 3+ years managing projects in Waterfall/Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive process optimization through advanced analytics solutions.
• Coordinate problem-solving sessions to develop analytical models.
• Lead implementation and testing of digital tools in manufacturing.
• Lead implementation, testing, and validation of digital tools in manufacturing environments.
• Convert prototypes into scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Enhance solution quality through continuous optimization and feedback loops.
• Collaborate across operations, IT/OT, and analytics to align priorities.
• Promote a digital mindset across manufacturing sites.
• Build and maintain dashboards with user-friendly interfaces.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Project management

Communication skills

Industrial data

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SQL

Job description

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.

The role is based in Tlalnepantla on a hybrid role. Be part of a passionate, creative and motivated team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Drive process optimization through advanced analytics solutions with measurable business impact.
• Coordinate problem‑solving sessions with data scientists and subject matter experts to develop and improve analytical models.
• Translate business and site needs into clear analytics requirements for technical teams.
• Lead the implementation, testing, and validation of digital tools in real manufacturing environments.
• Convert prototypes and conceptual models into scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Enhance solution quality and performance through continuous optimization and feedback loops.
• Collaborate across operations, IT/OT, and analytics teams to align on priorities and execution.
• Promote and drive a digital mindset across manufacturing sites.
• Build and maintain dashboards with user-friendly and effective visual interfaces.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, ideally within the chemical or process industry.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with hands‑on experience working with large industrial datasets.
• Proven ability to deliver digital and analytics solutions for manufacturing, process optimization, or operational decision support.
• Practical experience with relational databases and data querying (e.g., SQL).
• Solid understanding of IT/OT landscapes, industrial systems, and concepts such as the Purdue Model.
• 3+ years managing projects in Waterfall and/or Agile environments.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and act as a bridge between business, operations, and technical teams.
• Strong communication skills to translate technical concepts into actionable business insights.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience with cloud‑based or distributed data platforms.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Prior hands‑on involvement in deploying analytics solutions at scale in industrial environments.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to drive high-impact digital transformation within a global manufacturing environment.
• Work at the intersection of operations, analytics, and technology to shape next‑generation industrial solutions.
• Join a collaborative and innovation‑driven team with strong technical expertise.
• Access to advanced tools, technologies, and professional development programs.
• Career growth in a company committed to digital excellence and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for cross‑regional collaboration.

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