IFF · 1 day ago
Reliability Engineer
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. They are seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive reliability excellence across global manufacturing sites and lead impactful change, ensuring quality and efficiency across the value chain.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Maintenance and Reliability across multiple manufacturing sites
Lead implementation of key reliability workstreams, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) loss analysis, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA+), Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO), Predictive Maintenance, and Work Management processes
Develop and train site-level SMEs in the use of reliability methodologies and tools
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Site Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Leaders, Data Analysts, and Manufacturing Technology Engineers
Drive a reliability-focused mindset and culture throughout the organization
Ensure alignment with project timelines and execution of diagnostics and reliability methodology
Support compliance with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) and internal standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability, production processes, or manufacturing technology
Working knowledge of equipment failure modes and RAGAGEP standards
Strong leadership and change management capabilities
Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Familiarity with Systems Applications and Products (SAP) Plant Maintenance and Meridium software
Certified Reliability Professional (CRP) from the Society of Maintenance & Reliability Professionals
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Experience leading reliability initiatives in a global manufacturing environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid parental leave
Vacation
Holidays
Annual bonus plan
Company
IFF
At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
J. Erik Fyrwald
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Deveau
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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