Industrialization & Process Innovation (IPI) Engineer (Dry Blend Technology)

Symrise Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the flavor and fragrance sector is seeking an IPI Engineer specializing in Dry Blend Technology. This role involves leading new product development, optimizing processes for profitability, and ensuring product quality and safety. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and strong technical and problem-solving skills, with 3-5 years of experience preferred. Symrise offers excellent working conditions and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Excellent working conditions

Creative freedom

Training programs

Attractive compensation package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experienced and passionate in continuous improvement.
• Skillful with Manufacturing Systems and Processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development from concept to production.
• Optimize processes to enhance profitability.
• Ensure quality assurance and safety standards.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Food Science / Food Technology / Pharmaceutical or related fields

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

About Symrise AG

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavourings, cosmetic active ingredients and functional ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food. Its sales of approximately € 5.0 billion in the 2024 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented in more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America. Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

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Industrialization & Process Innovation (IPI) Engineer (Dry Blend Technology)

At Symrise, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of taste, nutrition, and sustainability. As an IPI Engineer specializing in Dry Blend Technology, you will be at the forefront of transforming innovative ideas into market-ready products, driving excellence from concept to commercialization.

You will get exposure to multiple exciting and challenging improvement projects with a chance to work with a great team of wonderful and supportive members.

We offer our employees excellent working conditions, creative freedom, training programs and an attractive compensation package.

The Position:

• Lead New Product Development (NPD): Spearhead the journey from initial concept to successful scale-up and first production, ensuring seamless integration into our Singapore operations.

• Process Optimization: Utilize your expertise to enhance profitability through continuous improvement initiatives and by providing accurate mixing instructions to production teams.

• Quality Assurance: Take charge of investigating quality deviations, customer complaints, and manufacturing discrepancies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions.

• Safety and Training: Promote product and process safety awareness among production operators and develop comprehensive working instructions to facilitate training.

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Reaction, Spray Dryer and Dry Blending Technologies, leading troubleshooting activities and ensuring best-in-class First Time Right (FTR) production standards.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a vital link between Research and Technology (R&T), Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Sales, and external partners to drive various initiatives.

• Innovation and Validation: Execute qualification and validation of new processes and equipment, contributing to the advancement of our technological capabilities.

The Candidate:

• Degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Food Science / Food Technology / Pharmaceutical or related fields

• 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred. Graduates with a positive attitude are encouraged to apply.

• Experienced and passionate in continuous improvement

• Skillful with Manufacturing Systems and Processes

• Exceptional problem-solving skills

• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills

• Strong ability to work well in a team and independently

• Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word

• Prior experience with Lean/Six Sigma Improvement is a plus