Process R&D Engineer Group Leader
Company: IFF
Location: Midland
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Process R&D Engineer Group Leader
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Date:Apr 29, 2023
Location: Midland, MI, US, 48642
Company: IFF Family of Companies
Requisition ID : 486011
Job Description
The IFF Pharma Solutions business produces and sells
high-performance cellulose derivatives and related chemistries used
for formulations across a broad variety of applications in the
Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Industrial Specialties and Personal Care
markets.
The Process Research Engineer Team Leader manages a group of
research technologists as their people leader, is the facility
leader of the Process R&D building, will optimize manufacturing
processes and develop new process technologies for our Pharma
Solutions product portfolio:
Manage day-to-day supervision and provide leadership to a group of
research technologists operating Process R&D labs and pilot
units for MethocelTM, EthocelTM and PolyoxTM.
Create an environment that fosters team and individual empowerment.
Inspire and motivate through leadership and strong connection with
the Process R&D team.
Accountable to maintain and improve the expertise index for
research technologists including appropriate succession planning
and training plans.
Facility leader of the Process R&D building to enable a smooth
operation and effective maintenance of Process R&D labs and
pilot units.
Drive EH&S excellence to sustain the Vision of Zero Incidents
at the Process R&D labs and pilot units.
Define optimal process conditions for producing products in the
application area of pharmaceutical excipients, food additives,
industrial specialties, and home & personal care.
Apply engineering and chemistry principles to identify and generate
new process technology with improved capacity, cost and / or
performance.
Support manufacturing plants by resolving process technology
problems and issues to improve first pass target, prime yield,
capacity, and manufacturing cost.
Collaborate with Manufacturing & Technology, Operations, R&D
Product and Application Development, and other relevant functions
within the global business.
Job Requirements
PhD or M.Sc in Chemical Engineering or equivalent chemical /
polymer process R&D or Manufacturing & Technology experience (2
- 5 years) is required for this position.
Relevant experience in managing teams is of preference.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide clear
direction and manage with technologists in execution of the R&D
plans as well as communicate results, conclusions, and
recommendations to teams and leadership.
Top candidates will have a proven track record of creating
innovative solutions and delivering new process technology to
achieve business-valued targets
Capable of performing independently as well as interact effectively
within multifunctional teams and demonstrated strong communication
skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and effective application of process
engineering technology, modeling tools and data analysis combined
with good technical documentation.
Candidates will have experience in process development, have
demonstrated good scientific method, and have some experience
leading process research projects. Strong data analysis and
technical documentation skills are required.
Solids processing & handling, reaction modeling and simulation
expertise would be a plus.
Some limited travel will be involved, possibly to conduct trials at
manufacturing plants or at external vendors (
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.
VisitIFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion
(https://https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/diversity-equity-inclusion)
to learn more.
Keywords: IFF, Midland , Process R&D Engineer Group Leader, Engineering , Midland, Michigan
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