Demonstrates expertise in multiple technology areas or applications, using expertise to develop value-creating solutions for our products or production assets. Functions independently in area of technical expertise; initiates and drives programs and identifies needed resources; receives limited guidance from supervisor; has demonstrated the ability to resolve conflicting demands to achieve program goals and objectives; works across both the current group and external groups within R&D and MT to deliver technical solutions; solves process issues and knows when to seek additional support; recognized in the Business/Work group as a technology SME; solves more diverse and challenging problems due to changing priorities or differing situations.
Job Description:
IFF Health & Biosciences is a leader on food ingredients & food safety businesses. As a Science company, various knowledge and expertise enable IFF to support a large and significant product portfolio as well as services & solutions for customers. Our customers also benefit from our scientific support in the field of food & nutrition engineering across the world.
IFF is hiring a new position of Process Engineer for his Manufacturing Technology France team. This position will serve the different Cultures business sites in France. The position will be based in one of our production sites (Dangé-Saint-Romain (86) / Epernon (28)).
In this role, you will be a key player for industrialization of new strains as well for transferring strains between sites in France/Europe. As a process engineer, you will contribute to the implementation of continuous improvement actions, resolution of operational problems as well as improvement of technologies and processes in terms of safety and food safety. The candidate will also support investment projects and be responsible for some key aspects of the capital project flow.
Key responsibilities:
Continuous improvement and industrialization support (70%)
Identify, prioritize and execute continuous improvement actions and monitor their effects on industrial scale.
Lead the execution of new industrialization and inter-site transfers in France/Europe and evaluate scale-up.
Communicate industrialization/transfer reports to Process R&D, Culture and application development teams, Quality, and Supply chain.
Determine production capability through bottlenecks study, capacity plan and propose an action plan.
Initiate, support and use digital methods: to capture data, analyze data using statistical tools
Participate in inter-site Manufacturing Technology technical network (global)
Operational support and investment projects (30%)
Take the lead in resolving operational problems related to the process.
Investigate, propose, and execute solutions to maintain/improve operational KPIs
Deliver basic data and develop process technology documentation by defining the project needs in the context of process modifications.
Perform RTO start-up operations (FAT/SAT – QI/QO/QP)
Assist with PSM (Process Safety Management) program; PHAs (Process Hazard Analysis) and initiate/participate MOCs (Management of Change) processes.
Job requirements
Master or Engineer degree in Biotechnological Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering/Biochemical Engineering, Biological Engineering
1 to 3 years experience in (bio) “process/engineering design” in an industrial/pilot environment is required
Experience in bio-industrial fermentation production environment is a plus
Proven track records in initiating process improvements and leading projects.
Be rigorous and impeccable in respecting (food) safety rules
This position may require mobility of approximately 25% of the time to support the different sites in France/Europe.
Being fluent (French and English) is mandatory for this position
Soft skills
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team and succeed in an international, multicultural and multidisciplinary work environment.
Good organization in technical project management
Agile, dynamic, proactive personality, open to change and ready to invest in the success of the group's sites.
Ability to understand process impacts or technology modifications on functional properties of starters produced by plants
Good knowledge on industrial microbiology and biotechnology
Strong capacity for adaptation, anticipation and affinity for field work will be essential.
Good Knowledge of the unit stages of fermentation (media preparation, process parameters, etc.), separation (centrifugation, membrane filtration technologies, etc.) and stabilization (cryo freezing, lyophilization, etc.)
Good knowledge of basic equipments; pumps, energy exchanger, valves, instrumentation, piping, etc. and how to integrate them into production units.
Good practical knowledge of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
Able to listen and understand internal customers’ needs to accelerate product development and process improvements.
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.
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