Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Sensient Technologies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies seeks a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to strengthen performance management, improve processes, and standardize systems across sites. You will collaborate with Operations and leadership to turn data into actionable improvements and drive MES-related initiatives.

The role emphasizes actionable analytics, project leadership, and a bias for action in a global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with manufacturing systems and performance measurement.
• Strong analytical and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a comprehensive site performance management system with scorecards, data collection, and reporting by shift.
• Develop tools to identify opportunities, prioritize projects, trigger action plans, and track execution.
• Create and standardize production cost models and benchmarking tools for insights across sites.
• Lead MES deployment prep and support standardization of manufacturing systems across Sensient operations.
• Partner with Operations and leadership to provide performance insights and drive data-driven decisions.
• Establish governance processes to strengthen operational excellence across sites.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Data-driven problem solving

Process improvement

Performance measurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer who understands the plant floor and is passionate about improving manufacturing performance. This role will strengthen performance management, improve manufacturing processes and systems, lead technology-driven improvements, and drive greater standardization across Sensient sites globally. Success requires strong collaboration with Operations leadership, a continuous improvement mindset, the ability to turn manufacturing needs into practical solutions, and a strong bias for action.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and manage a comprehensive site performance management system, including scorecards, automated data collection, and reporting by shift, production line, and work center.
• Develop tools and processes to identify performance opportunities, prioritize improvement projects, trigger action plans, and track execution.
• Create and standardize production cost models and benchmarking tools to provide accurate manufacturing cost insights and drive performance improvements across Sensient sites.
• Lead the deployment of on-stream performance metrics and prepare the St. Louis site for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation, while supporting manufacturing systems standardization across Sensient operations.
• Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Technology leadership to provide performance insights, identify opportunities, anticipate trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Establish consistent performance management and governance processes across Sensient manufacturing sites to strengthen operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Strong manufacturing knowledge with experience in manufacturing systems, performance measurement, process improvement, and data-driven problem solving.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess manufacturing performance, identify opportunities, and translate insights into practical solutions.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, with the ability to prioritize opportunities and drive initiatives that improve operational performance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across Operations, Manufacturing Technology, and technical teams.
• Strong project management, leadership, and change management skills preferred, with a results-driven mindset, strong bias for action.

What You’ll Get:

• The opportunity to join a leading global ingredients company and play a key role in advancing its manufacturing capabilities.
• Broad visibility and ownership, working closely with Operations and leadership to shape how manufacturing performance is managed and improved.
• The opportunity to lead meaningful technology initiatives, including MES implementation and the automation and integration of manufacturing systems.
• A global platform for your ideas, with the opportunity to help standardize and strengthen manufacturing practices across multiple Sensient sites.
• The chance to make a tangible difference, in a collaborative, action-oriented environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and results are valued.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors:

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.
Sponsorship: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
Third Party Agency: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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