Technology Development Engineer

Givaudan Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan Singapore Pte Ltd seeks a senior technical leader to steer fragrance delivery system development, scale-up, and industrialization. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, guide project milestones, and drive efficiency in lab, pilot plant, and production settings.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement while mentoring technicians and fostering innovation across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a chemical/engineering discipline.
• 8+ years in fragrance/beauty/FMCG/cosmetics or related industries.
• Experience in product/process development, scale-up, and industrialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and industrialization of fragrance delivery system technologies.
• Support manufacturing scale-up and technology transfer activities.
• Drive troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and prioritize sample-making and manage multiple technical projects to timely milestones.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Main Responsibilities

Technology Development & Industrialization

• Lead the development, optimization, and industrialization of fragrance delivery system technologies.
• Support manufacturing scale‑up and technology transfer activities.
• Drive troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate and prioritization sample‑making activities to ensure fast delivery with quality.
• Manage multiple technical projects and priorities to ensure timely delivery of development milestones.
• Manage technical projects and coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Contribute to automation, digitalization, and sustainability initiatives.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and junior team members.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who needs a new challenge and bring excellent contribution to the company? Then come and join us - and impact your world.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in fragrance, beauty, cosmetics, FMCG, specialty chemicals, or related industries.
• Proven experience in product development, process development, scale‑up, and industrialization activities.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in polymer chemistry, emulsions, or related technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment, with a highly developed sense of service
• Exposure to automation, digitalization, Industry 4.0, or data analytics initiatives.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical teams.