Senior Process Engineer driving industrial biotechnology initiatives in the Health and Biosciences sector at IFF. Leading projects, managing teams, and supporting operational excellence in a cutting-edge facility.
Responsibilities
Lead or contribute to diverse projects including capital investments, production and process improvements, inter-site initiatives, and digital transformation projects while mentoring and training junior engineers.
Act as a technology team lead, translating stakeholder requirements (business, operations, process, safety) into well-defined, actionable project scopes.
Develop robust process, equipment, and automation solutions, including proactive troubleshooting and root cause analysis to support reliable operations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase capacity, improve product quality, enhance safety, and reduce operating costs.
Support execution of start-up and commissioning activities including FAT/SAT and qualification phases (IQ/OQ/PQ), and perform basic data analysis and RTO start-up tasks.
Manage and prioritize multiple projects, ensuring clear and timely communication with internal stakeholders, business leaders, and global Manufacturing Technology teams.
Support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including HIRA, MOCs, and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR).
Contribute to long-term site master planning and global strategy as a member of the Health & Biosciences Manufacturing Technology community.
Translate global objectives into site-level initiatives and, over time, lead a team of engineers across multiple sites in France.
Requirements
Master’s degree or Engineering degree in Biotechnological Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Biochemical Engineering.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in process design and execution of capital projects or continuous improvement initiatives within an industrial process environment.
Demonstrated leadership or project management experience in a manufacturing setting.
Strong technical expertise in industrial biotechnology processes, including fermentation, downstream processing, and formulation (liquid and solid).
Deep knowledge of unit operations such as fermentation (media preparation, process control parameters), separation (centrifugation, membrane filtration), and stabilization (cryopreservation, lyophilization).
Solid understanding of equipment and integration—pumps, heat exchangers, valves, instrumentation, and piping—and their roles within production units.
Familiarity with process control and automation in batch process environments.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking, including budgeting, project justification, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Benefits
Work in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technologies.
Make a tangible impact on sustainable food innovation.
Join a team that values individuality and fosters collaboration.
Opportunities for career development and global mobility.
Competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well-being.
Job title
Senior Process Engineer – Manufacturing Technology, Health & Biosciences
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