Chemical Engineer

Job Summary

Are you a Chemical Engineer passionate about reaction chemistry, process safety, and driving technical excellence—ready to take ownership of complex processes from lab scale to full production?

We are looking for an experienced Chemical Engineer to join our Haverhill team, specialising in reaction chemistry, process development, and vacuum distillation within a chemical manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in designing, optimising, and scaling up processes, while ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys solving complex chemical engineering challenges, and is motivated by driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

• Design, optimise, and troubleshoot chemical processes with a focus on reaction chemistry and vacuum distillation.
• Lead technical projects, ensuring smooth and safe scale‑up from laboratory development to full‑scale manufacturing.
• Operate Siemens PCS7 control systems for automated process control, data acquisition, and batch management.
• Facilitate HAZOP, HAZID, and LOPA reviews for both new and existing processes.
• Implement and maintain robust process safety management systems aligned with regulatory and industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Production, Maintenance, and EHS teams to drive performance and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and review process documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs, and risk assessments.
• Provide guidance and mentor junior engineers, supporting capability development within the team.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in chemical manufacturing with clear expertise in process chemistry and vacuum distillation.
• Proven ability to lead HAZOP, HAZID, and LOPA assessments.
• Strong understanding of process safety management and regulatory expectations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience in the Fragrance Ingredients industry.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with additional automation or control systems.
• Strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and responsible operations.

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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