Process Engineer

About the role

Join IFF’s Melbourne team as a Process Engineer, supporting new product introductions, manufacturing trials, and scale‑up activities in a collaborative, solution‑oriented environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support new product introductions, manufacturing trials, and process scale‑up activities.
• Analyze process data, prepare technical reports and recommend improvements.
• Develop process documentation and temporary manufacturing instructions.
• Participate in safety reviews, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing and R&D teams to meet business objectives.
• Support capital projects, equipment commissioning and plant start‑up activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in food, chemical, pharmaceutical or similar manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of process development, scale‑up and manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting capital investment or operational excellence projects.
• Experience in food ingredients, beverage, flavour or nutrition manufacturing.