Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.
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 on Memphis, TN (On- site role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Design, develop, and implement functional testing and qualification processes that ensure product performance, quality, and reliability.
- Lead qualification activities for new equipment, manufacturing systems, and production processes to support operational readiness.
- Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost performance.
- Collaborate with Product Development and Design teams to improve product manufacturability and support successful product launches.
- Develop and execute validation protocols, test plans, and qualification documentation for manufacturing systems and processes.
- Investigate process deviations, equipment failures, and quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed.
- Utilize data analysis and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize manufacturing operations.
- Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process automation initiatives from concept through implementation.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards throughout all engineering and testing activities.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, test engineering, or a related industrial environment.
- Experience developing, qualifying, and validating manufacturing equipment, systems, or production processes.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving tools.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
How You Would Stand Out
- Experience with automated testing systems, controls, PLCs, or industrial automation.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), equipment qualification, or process validation programs.
Why Choose Us?
- Be part of a collaborative engineering team focused on innovation and operational excellence.
- Work on impactful projects that directly improve manufacturing performance and product quality.
- Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with global teams across engineering, quality, and operations functions.
- Access professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Join a company committed to safety, quality, sustainability, and innovation.
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, test engineering, or a related industrial environment.
- Experience developing, qualifying, and validating manufacturing equipment, systems, or production processes.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving tools.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with automated testing systems, controls, PLCs, or industrial automation.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience supporting new product introduction, equipment qualification, or process validation programs.
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
