Manufacturing & Reliability Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive opportunities

Health and wellness programs

401(k)

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, is seeking a manufacturing technology professional for the Newark, Delaware onsite role. You will support technology initiatives, optimize processes, and collaborate across Operations to improve uptime and product quality.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, strong communication, and a track record in cross-functional teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Experience collaborating effectively within diverse, global, cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Understanding of safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing technology activities at the Newark site.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance performance.
• Collaborate with Operations to optimize processes and uptime.
• Review and prioritize maintenance requests aligned with strategies.
• Develop and communicate maintenance and reliability programs.
• Lead or support reliability projects through data analysis and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with Quality to maintain product quality standards.
• Contribute to Operational Excellence projects at other IFF sites as needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Autonomy

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to drive manufacturing excellence and improve processes that impact products used around the world?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in Newark, Delaware (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, solution-oriented, and growth-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• 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.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 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.

How Would You Stand Out?

• 1 to 3+ years of experience in a chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification and experience applying continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and experience with 5S workplace organization practices.

Why Choose Us?

Competitive Benefits (US): Competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive health and wellness programs. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity/paternity), and an annual bonus plan. IFF was also recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion (US): IFF has been recognized previously in the US on the Disability Equality Index® - Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

Innovation: Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trailblazing advancements in food ingredients solutions and protection. Meaningful work helping advance solutions for the food ingredients industry.

Global Collaboration: Be part of a global organization that values innovation, creativity, and collaborating amongst our diverse, cross-functional teams.

Sustainability: Contribute to solutions that support a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. IFF was recognized on the Forbes Net Zero Leaders 2026 list within the chemicals/materials sector.

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$90,000 base salary, depending on candidate experience and relevancy to the position and other factors determined by the hiring team in their decision.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is currently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain part of IFF until close and, at such time, will transition to CVC Capital Partners. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge awareness that the role is part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

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 statu