Manufacturing Excellence & Reliability Engineer

IFF; Newark (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Job summary

IFF is seeking a manufacturing technology professional to drive process improvements at the Newark, Delaware facility (onsite). You will support process and product technology initiatives, partner with Operations to optimize manufacturing processes and asset utilization, and contribute to reliability and quality programs.

The role requires a BS in an engineering field, 1–3+ years in relevant manufacturing, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Experience collaborating effectively within diverse, global, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and support a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing technology activities across the Newark facility, including process and product technology initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, prioritize, and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance operational performance and asset utilization.
• Partner with site Operations teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Review and prioritize maintenance work requests in alignment with established maintenance strategies and business needs.
• Develop and communicate maintenance and reliability programs to improve equipment performance and operational uptime.
• Lead or support reliability improvement projects through data analysis, problem-solving, and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to evaluate process capability and maintain high product quality standards.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and operational challenges.
• Contribute to Operational Excellence projects at other Food Ingredients sites as business needs allow.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

MS Office

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

IFF is seeking a manufacturing technology professional to drive process improvements at the Newark, Delaware facility (onsite). You will support process and product technology initiatives, partner with Operations to optimize manufacturing processes and asset utilization, and contribute to reliability and quality programs.

The role requires a BS in an engineering field, 1–3+ years in relevant manufacturing, and strong problem-solving skills.