Process Engineer, R&D

Are you passionate about turning innovative ideas into real-world solutions? Join our global Seaweed business and help shape the future of hydrocolloid process development!

This position bridges the gap between R&D and manufacturing, ensuring smooth implementation of lab-developed processes into plant operations. You’ll work in an agile, collaborative environment alongside technologists, scientists, and engineers to optimize processes and deliver high-quality products.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the link between lab pilot scale and plant process scale
• Implement and adapt processes developed by scientists for full-scale production
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in plant operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure process safety and efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to product and process optimization

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or other relevant field of study
• Proven experience of 5+ years in plant production processes and process engineering
• Familiarity with seaweed processing and hydrocolloid applications in the food industry
• Ability to work on-site for extended periods to support production and troubleshoot issues
• Strong technical competence and data-driven decision-making skills
• Knowledge of process safety management and a strong safety mindset

Full professional proficiency in English is required and will be evaluated as a part of the recruitment process. Additional proficiency in Danish, Portuguese, and French is considered as a significant advantage for the global collaboration within the scope of the role.

What Makes You The Right Fit

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working in international, cross-functional teams
• Ability to transfer knowledge from lab scale to production effectively
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for projects

Why Join Us? You will get the opportunity to be a part of a global leader organization in the seaweed and hydrocolloid industry, driving innovation in food and specialty ingredients, as well as to enjoy opportunities to make a real impact by bridging research and production, influencing processes that reach customers worldwide.

Ready To Make An Impact? If you’re excited about bridging innovation and production in a global environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in shaping the future of seaweed-based hydrocolloids! We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as we may begin interviewing candidates during the posting period.

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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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