Process Engineer

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Tlalnepantla; Presencial; MXN 450.000 - 650.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IFF seeks a process engineering professional to drive manufacturing excellence in a flavors manufacturing environment based in Tlalnepantla, Mexico. This on-site role focuses on optimizing processes, improving throughput, and delivering measurable improvements across plant operations.

The position requires a minimum of three years in process or manufacturing engineering and strong English communication skills.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement or operational excellence roles.
• Experience leading process optimization and productivity improvement projects.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsabilidades

• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, capacity utilization, and operational performance.
• Develop engineering solutions that optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and resource utilization across the plant.
• Manage projects aimed at improving plant performance through time and motion studies, process optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Analyze process data, identify improvement opportunities, and present recommendations supported by measurable results.
• Coordinate and support CAPEX projects from planning through execution and implementation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Conduct benchmarking activities and evaluate best practices, technologies, and engineering tools to support continuous improvement.
• Support development, qualification, and performance monitoring of external manufacturing partners and tolling operations.
• Monitor project progress, communicate results to stakeholders, and ensure timely execution of improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Advanced English

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Are you ready to drive manufacturing excellence through process optimization, continuous improvement, and engineering innovation within a dynamic flavors manufacturing environment? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success. The role is based in Tlalnepantla, Mexico (on-site role). Be part of an innovative, results-oriented, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, capacity utilization, and operational performance


• Develop engineering solutions that optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and resource utilization across the plant


• Manage projects aimed at improving plant performance through time and motion studies, process optimization, and operational excellence initiatives


• Analyze process data, identify improvement opportunities, and present recommendations supported by measurable results


• Coordinate and support Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects from planning through execution and implementation


• Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery


• Conduct benchmarking activities and evaluate best practices, technologies, and engineering tools to support continuous improvement


• Support the development, qualification, and performance monitoring of external manufacturing partners and tolling operations


• Monitor project progress, communicate results to stakeholders, and ensure timely execution of improvement initiatives

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field


• Minimum 3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement, or operational excellence roles


• Experience leading process optimization, productivity improvement, or manufacturing improvement projects


• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal


• Experience managing CAPEX projects and coordinating cross-functional teams


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data and develop actionable recommendations


• Experience working in food, flavors, ingredients, chemical, or related manufacturing industries


• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or other continuous improvement methodologies


• Green Belt, Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or equivalent continuous improvement certification is required

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience supporting contract manufacturers, tolling operations, or third-party production processes


• Proven track record delivering productivity, efficiency, or cost-reduction projects


• Experience implementing best practices, benchmarking initiatives, or digital manufacturing improvements

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to drive impactful engineering and operational improvement initiatives


• Exposure to strategic manufacturing and CAPEX projects within a global organization


• Collaborative environment with cross-functional interaction across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams


• Professional development opportunities within a multinational company


• Participation in continuous improvement and operational excellence programs


• Opportunity to contribute to products enjoyed by consumers around the world

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 At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products - advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.