Engineering Manager
About this role
Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.
The role is based in Melbourne, Australia (onsite role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference
- Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering team.
- Manage CAPEX and OPEX project portfolios from planning through commissioning.
- Provide technical leadership and support engineering decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and asset optimization initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Lead risk assessments, Management of Change (MOC), and process safety activities.
- Develop site engineering strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Procurement, Finance, and external partners to deliver sustainable business results.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
- Proven leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Strong project management and capital investment experience.
- Solid understanding of engineering standards, process safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Experience in food ingredients, chemicals, flavors & fragrances, or process manufacturing.
- PMP or Professional Engineering certification.
- Experience leading automation, digitalization, or sustainability projects.
Why Choose Us?
At IFF, you'll have the opportunity to lead impactful engineering initiatives, work with diverse global teams, and contribute to creating sustainable innovations that improve everyday life.
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
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