Manufacturing & Reliability Engineer

IFF•Newark, DE

9d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. This role is based in Newark, Delaware, and is an onsite position. The Manufacturing & Reliability Engineer will be part of a collaborative, solution-oriented, and growth-focused team, driving manufacturing excellence and improving processes that impact products used around the world. The focus is on Food Ingredients, innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency for global food and beverage manufacturers.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.