Manufacturing & Reliability Engineer: Optimize Uptime & Processes

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Newark, DE, is hiring a Manufacturing & Reliability Engineer for an onsite role. You will support manufacturing technology, identify process improvements, and partner with Operations to enhance efficiency and equipment uptime.

The role requires a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, 1–3+ years in manufacturing, and Six Sigma Green Belt with CI experience. Strong communication, teamwork, and safety mindset are essential in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3+ years in chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification and experience applying CI methodologies.
• Lean principles and 5S workplace organization experience.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing technology activities across the Newark facility.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance performance.
• Partner with site Operations to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
• Review and prioritize maintenance work requests aligned with strategies.
• Develop and communicate maintenance and reliability programs to improve uptime.
• Lead or support reliability improvement projects via data analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations to maintain product quality.
• Contribute to Operational Excellence projects across sites as needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Safety & quality

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Newark, DE, is hiring a Manufacturing & Reliability Engineer for an onsite role. You will support manufacturing technology, identify process improvements, and partner with Operations to enhance efficiency and equipment uptime.

The role requires a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, 1–3+ years in manufacturing, and Six Sigma Green Belt with CI experience. Strong communication, teamwork, and safety mindset are essential in this dynamic environment.