Job Summary
Are you ready for your next step in your career?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring product quality through effective monitoring of external customer complaints, internal rejection trends, and investigation support. This role drives root cause analysis implements corrective actions (CAPA), and provides data-driven insights to reduce quality risks and improve manufacturing performance.
This role is based in Dayton, NJ - USA (onsite) for Day Shift. Be part of a creative, detail-oriented, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Manage and close Quality Notifications (QNs) in a timely and thorough manner.
- Perform trend analysis on production and quality data to identify recurring issues.
- Lead root cause investigations using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA.
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues.
- Support internal and external audits ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Assist in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Generate reports and dashboards to communicate quality metrics and progress.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role (preferred in the Food or Chemical industry).
- Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., 8D, SPC, CAPA).
- Experience with QMS software and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab, Power BI).
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
How You Would Stand Out
- Certifications such as CQE, Six Sigma, or Lean.
- Experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
- Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Why Choose Us?
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact on production efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative work environment.
- A culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Access to global expertise and learning resources.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Inclusive, diverse, and welcoming workplace
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
Salary Ranges:
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role
- Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including 8D, SPC, and CAPA
- Experience with QMS software and data analysis tools, such as Excel, Minitab, and Power BI
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- CQE, Six Sigma, or Lean certification
- Experience in a manufacturing quality environment
- Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives
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.
