Manufacturing & Reliability Engineer

Job Summary ​Are you ready to drive manufacturing excellence and improve processes that impact products used around the world?  IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.    Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.    The role is based in Newark, Delaware (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, solution-oriented, and growth-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.  Where You'll 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 programs. Our 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 America's 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.