Manufacturing Technology Improvement Engineer

Job Description

At IFF , an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world - from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partners with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products the world craves. Together, we will #DoMoreGood for people and planet. Learn more at iff.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. (NYSE: IFF)

The Manufacturing Technology (MT) Improvement Engineer (IE) will be part of a global team driving & supporting improvement initiatives in the Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) network within the Pharma Solutions (PhS) Business Unit.

The role will be based at our Midland, Michigan site however the IE will also be involved in network & initiatives in support of the Commercial function.

The IE will report to the HPMC Global Improvement Leader (also located in Midland), within PhS MT Organization. The HPMC network consists of four production facilities in Plaquemine (Louisiana), Midland (Michigan), Stade (Germany), and Bomlitz (Germany).

Job Requirements

• Develop & drive improvement initiatives and metrics at the site and across the network as appropriate.

• Act as a key contact point for process technology problems at the site.

• Execute process safety Dust & Process Hazard Analyses and lead implementation of required follow up.

• Identify, develop/execute medium to longer term, non-CapEx projects for productivity (cost & capacity), yield, quality, and sustainability improvement.

• Execute early Front End Loading (FEL) activity on appropriate CapEx projects (Grow & Improve, quality improvement, etc.) to include business case & scope development. Support detailed design, lead commissioning & start-up activities, RTO as appropriate.

• Develop & own site mass balances & models to understand yield improvement and debottlenecking opportunities.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to address longer term production issues.

• Work with HPMC Technology Guardian to support process technology development.

• Work with the process R&D group to complete raw material & technology trials, new product scale up and execute DOE's.

• Regular liaison with IE's and production engineer's at sister sites to leverage knowledge & experience on issue resolution and improvement activity.

• Mining & modelling process data to identify trends & changes, causes of variation, opportunities for improvement.Statistical Modelling & Data Visualization Ability (hypothesis testing, regression, classification, modelling, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.)

Job Requirements

• VBA, Python, discrete (e.g. FlexSim), etc. modelling ability preferred.

• Six sigma Green or Black Belt training preferred.

• Root cause corrective action mindset and desire to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.

• Strong problem solving skills with ability to find non-CapEx, low cost solutions to generate plant improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.

• Ability to develop project plans, lead project teams, deal with ambiguity and manage competing priorities.

• Interest in technology improvements and why & how things work.

• Ability to see big picture and think longer term.

• Ability to work across multiple functions within a site and across the network at multiple levels of the organization including on Digital Improvement initiatives with the Continuous Improvement organization.

• Ability to drive through barriers and resistance to progress projects and improvement initiatives.

• Excellent presentation skills and comfort around senior leadership.

• Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing and engineering, preferably in Operations or Technology role.

• Fluent in English

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

Nearest Major Market: Midland Michigan

Nearest Secondary Market: Saginaw