Engineer, Manufacturing Technology

Job Summary

Design, integrate, and improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. As a science company, diverse knowledge and expertise enable IFF to support a large and significant product portfolio as well as services & solutions for customers. The role sits within our Health and Biosciences Business Unit and you’ll play a key role in advancing industrial biotechnology through technical leadership and strategic execution.

You’ll be based at our cutting‑edge facility in Dangé‑Saint‑Romain, home to a multidisciplinary team including R&D, Process R&D, Engineering/Manufacturing Technology, Application, and Commercial experts, alongside production.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Leading implementation of Process units as part of capital investment projects, such as new production lines, plant expansion, or run & maintain projects.
• Responsible for the technical detail studies and in charge of the technical design of equipment to fit operations/process needs.
• Crucial member of project teams in France and the EMEA region, helping drive projects in time, within budget, and with the required quality.
• Deliver basic data and drive PID development in collaboration with multiple parties according to project and company standards as well as best practices.
• Drive detailed design studies, construction, technical qualification and process unit integration into the plant system (IT/OT, DCS, MES).
• Support and lead Process Safety Management (PSM) tasks including process technology packages, HIRA, MOCs, and pre‑startup safety reviews (PSSR).
• Execute RTO start‑up operations such as FAT/SAT and qualification phases (QI/QO/QP) according to required food and dietary supplement specifications.
• Responsible for priorities and deliverables of the expert team of engineers for mechanical design, MES, automation, process electrical, instrumentation and OT network.
• Provide robust process, equipment, and automation solutions, including proactive troubleshooting and root cause analysis to support operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost capacity, enhance product quality, improve safety, and reduce operational costs.
• Engage in global collaboration for equipment specifications and best practices.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects, ensuring effective communication with internal stakeholders, business leaders, and global Manufacturing Technology teams.
• Develop, over time, towards the project lead of major capital projects for the business.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Master’s or Engineering degree in Biotechnological Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Biochemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process design and execution of capital or continuous improvement projects within an industrial process environment.
• Proven leadership or project management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong technical expertise in industrial biotechnology processes, including fermentation, downstream processing, and formulation (liquid and solid).
• In‑depth knowledge of unit operations such as fermentation (media prep, process parameters), separation (centrifugation, membrane filtration), and stabilization (cryogenic freezing, lyophilization).
• Solid understanding of equipment and integration—pumps, heat exchangers, valves, instrumentation, piping—and their role in production units.
• Knowledge of process control and automation in batch process environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in engaging senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, including budgeting, project justification, and ability to inspire and motivate teams.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Strong organization in technical project management and execution.
• Demonstrated leadership within process/technical teams.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team and succeed in an international, multicultural and multidisciplinary work environment.

Why Choose Us?

• Work in a state‑of‑the‑art facility with cutting‑edge technologies.
• Make a real impact on sustainable food innovation.
• Join a team that values individuality and fosters collaboration.
• Opportunities for career development and global mobility.
• Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well‑being.

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

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.