Job Summary

Are you a hands-on Process Engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and supporting safe, reliable plant operations?
Join our Haverhill Fragrance Ingredients site to drive continuous improvement, support product scale-up, and contribute to a strong culture of operational excellence.

As a Process Engineer at our Haverhill manufacturing site, you will support daily plant operations, troubleshoot process issues, lead improvement initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. You will also contribute to the successful introduction of new products from lab to commercial scale, ensuring safe and efficient implementation.

You will be a central part of our production team, applying engineering principles, continuous improvement tools, and strong safety standards to deliver operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance

• Follow and promote all Health & Safety procedures, supporting a strong "Commit to Zero" culture.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA activities across the site.
• Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory safety and quality standards.

Manufacturing & Process Support

• Develop and maintain operating procedures, engineering instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Provide technical support to resolve production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, consistency, and cost-effectiveness through Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and other CI tools.

Process Improvement & Engineering Projects

• Support or lead elements of site projects, including improvements to equipment, processes, and plant layout.
• Work with Technical and Maintenance teams to enhance process design and equipment reliability.
• Investigate manufacturing variances, ELD inaccuracies, and process inconsistencies to implement corrective actions.

New Product Introduction & Scale-Up

• Manage the implementation of new products from lab to plant, working closely with R&D/Technical teams.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation and provide operator training for new processes or equipment.
• Ensure smooth, safe, and compliant product transfers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work effectively with Production, Maintenance, Technical, Projects, and senior leadership.
• Model IFF's foundation principles: Act as an Owner, Be Agile, Collaborate and Win Together.

Qualifications & Experience
Required

• Minimum HNC or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years' experience in a chemical production environment.
• Demonstrated experience with vacuum distillation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• CAD experience.
• Proven experience supporting project implementation and close-out.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with all levels of the organisation.
• IT literacy including SAP, MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma training or willingness to undertake certification.
• Experience in the fragrance ingredients or specialty chemicals industry.

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.

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