Process Engineer

IFF; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 80,276 - 114,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

16 weeks paid parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

IFF is seeking an engineer to improve manufacturing processes and support new product development from concept to commercialization in New Jersey. You will design experiments, analyze data, and prepare technical reports while coordinating sample batches for evaluations and driving scale-up to safe, compliant production.

You will collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to implement process improvements, support safety studies, and contribute to capital projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum three years in a chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or related setting.
• Experience supporting capital investment projects in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments for new products and process improvements.
• Develop experimental plans, collect data, analyze results, and prepare technical reports.
• Prepare technical batch reports with interpretations and recommendations for optimization.
• Coordinate sample batches for customer evaluations and internal development.
• Lead manufacturing trials and scale-up activities translating lab to production processes.
• Create batch instructions and change documents for non-standard activities.
• Participate in HAZOPs, safety reviews and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to drive projects.
• Support capital projects with specs, commissioning and startup activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to use your engineering expertise to improve manufacturing processes, support innovation, and help bring new products from concept to commercialization?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Design, plan and execute laboratory and pilot‑scale experiments that support new product development and manufacturing process improvements.
• Support New Product Introduction activities by developing experimental plans, collecting and analyzing data, summarizing findings, and preparing technical reports.
• Prepare technical batch reports, including data interpretation, conclusions, and recommendations for future process optimization.
• Coordinate the preparation of sample batches for customer evaluations and internal development activities.
• Lead manufacturing trials and scale‑up activities, translating laboratory processes into safe and effective commercial production methods.
• Develop temporary batch instructions and process change documentation to support non‑standard manufacturing activities.
• Participate in Hazard and Operability Studies, safety reviews and risk assessments to promote safe and compliant operations.
• Collaborate closely with Research and Development, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to drive project execution and continuous improvement.
• Support capital and investment projects by contributing to engineering specifications, equipment commissioning and startup activities.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing or research environment.
• Experience supporting engineering activities for capital investment projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of process development, scale‑up principles and manufacturing operations.
• Experience analyzing technical data and using spreadsheet software and other tools to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Effective organizational, prioritization, and project management skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across cross‑functional teams.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience in fragrance, flavor, specialty chemical or consumer product manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of process safety management principles, process hazard analysis methodologies, or manufacturing risk assessment tools.
• Experience supporting equipment startup, technology transfer and commercialization activities for new products.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to work on innovative products that reach consumers around the world.
• Exposure to laboratory, pilot plant, and full‑scale manufacturing operations.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture focused on learning, development and continuous improvement.
• Career growth opportunities across a global organization.
• Competitive Benefits (US): Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity), and an annual bonus plan. IFF was also recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits.
• The ability to make a meaningful impact on product innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability initiatives.

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 status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Salary Ranges: 80,276.00 - 114,680.00 USD