Process Engineer, Taste

International Flavors & Fragrances (Greater Asia) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multinational environment

Training opportunities

Professional onboarding process

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. This onsite role in Chin Bee, Singapore, focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including process diagrams, material balances, and specifications.

You will lead process improvement projects, analyze data to drive productivity, quality, and cost performance, and ensure EHSS compliance while supporting CAPEX projects and technology transfers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing or continuous improvement in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience in data-driven process improvement projects, including production efficiency, quality improvement, cost reduction, and CAPEX implementation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering while complying with safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including PFDs, P&IDs, material balances, and process specifications.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, yield, quality, capacity utilization, operational efficiency, and cost performance across the plant.
• Analyze process and production data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, uncover improvement opportunities, and recommend data-driven solutions with measurable results.
• Drive operational excellence projects through process optimization, workflow improvements, time and motion studies, and adoption of best engineering practices.
• Ensure EHSS compliance by conducting risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and implementing safe operating processes.
• Manage and support CAPEX projects from planning through commissioning, startup, and performance validation.
• Provide technical expertise for process scale-up and manufacturing transfers from pilot to full-scale production.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D, and external manufacturers for seamless integration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

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.

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 Chin Bee, Singapore (onsite role). Be part of a dedicated, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, material balances, and process specifications.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, yield, quality, capacity utilization, operational efficiency, and cost performance across the plant.
• Analyze process and production data to identify trends, troubleshoot operational issues, uncover improvement opportunities, and recommend data-driven solutions with measurable results.
• Drive operational excellence projects through process optimization, workflow improvements, time and motion studies, and implementation of best engineering practices.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) standards by conducting risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and implementing safe operating processes.
• Manage and support capital investment (CAPEX) projects, including planning, engineering design, equipment selection, commissioning, start-up, and performance validation.
• Provide technical expertise for process scale-up and manufacturing transfers, supporting the transition from pilot-scale development to full-scale commercial production.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D, and external manufacturing partners to achieve seamless process integration, project execution, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, equipment, and industry best practices to improve plant reliability, sustainability, process capability, and long-term operational performance.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or continuous improvement within a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience in data-driven process improvement projects, including production efficiency, quality enhancement, cost reduction, and CAPEX implementation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Familiar with process operation and safety practices in chemical manufacturing plant environment.
• Good team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Why Choose Us?

• Professional onboarding process
• Multinational and supporting environment
• Training opportunities

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