Manufacturing & Reliability Engineer

Where Youll 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 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 Americas 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 $85000-$90000 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 beenidentifiedto transition to CVC Capital Partners.