IFF has 2 opportunities for Process technology engineer (Engineer I and Engineer II) for the Memphis, Tennessee Protein Solutions IFF manufacturing site.
These roles provide technical engineering services and will work closely with the Site Manufacturing Technology Leader, Site Engineering, Process R&D, and the Capital Engineering team to support day-to-day operation, process safety management, capital project business justification, design, installation, productivity improvement, and new product scale-up in operation sites. In this role you will act as a process engineer responsible for facility processes including liquid-solid separations, reaction chemistry, spray drying, packaging, and PSM (Process Safety Managment - in food manufacturing environment). Responsibilities: Provide technical service for the Memphis Protein Solutions manufacturing site. Drive and guide PSM (Process Safety Management) implementation. Collaborate globally with Manufacturing Technology Engineers within the Protein Solutions and IFF network. Work closely with the manufacturing technology director and site/region Manufacturing Technology, Process R&D, and Manufacturing teams to establish and implement technical criteria to ensure process stability and process safety. Identify, evaluate, and select unit operations to maximize product performance and production efficiency. Drive continuous improvement at the site level, through KPIs and Benchmarking. Provide process, materials, and/or equipment engineering technical expertise to manufacturing operations to maintain production performance or restore process capability when the product or standard process is no longer safe, stable, predictable, or in control. Participate as part of a team to upgrade products and processes by implementing modifications ranging from incremental daily improvements to technology game changes. Provide technical expertise in one or more technology areas and be a recognized leader in that technology. Respond to technical inquiries: Provide technical information, product recommendations, process, and application troubleshooting. Assist or lead technical basic data development for capital projects. Scale up new technologies and products via industrial-scale plant trials. Report monthly KPI metrics for ongoing projects. Acts in compliance with all company policies including but not limited to: Quality, Safety, Food/Feed Safety, Environmental, GMPs, and HACCP. Mentor less experienced Engineers. Design and execute experiments to improve process performance. Job Requirements:
Engineer I:
Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering. 2 - 5 years of working experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment. (10+ years preferred). Engineer II:
Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering. 5+ years of working experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment. (10+ years preferred). A preferred candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in Hygienic Design, Process Safety Management , liquid-solid separations, spray drying, packaging, statistical analysis, process design capability, and Six Sigma. Ability to work independently with excellent time management and judgment in prioritization of skills. Interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills to engage teams and align stakeholders in a matrixed organization. Strong knowledge and experience in process safety management. Ability to travel At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of 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 selves to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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