Quality Engineer, Taste

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.

The role is based in Karawang, Indonesia (onsite role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Implement fundamental quality engineering tools and methodologies to monitor, control, and ensure product and process quality.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) teams to develop and refine quality processes and test procedures.
• Ensure all products and processes comply with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality policies.
• Conduct risk assessments using tools such as FMEA and HACCP to proactively identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Support certification initiatives related to quality, environment, sustainability, and GMP programs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams within the supply chain to maintain effective communication and seamless quality execution.
• Analyze quality data and trends to recommend corrective or preventive actions that enhance overall operational performance.
• Lead or support quality-related projects, ensuring proper planning, execution, and timely completion.
• Provide coaching, share feedback, and promote continuous improvement within the team and across departments.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Food Technology, Biology, Biotechnology, or Business.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, risk assessment methodologies (FMEA, HACCP), certification standards, and GMP requirements.
• Familiarity with the Flavor, Food, Fragrance, or Cosmetic industry is advantageous.
• Understanding of internal quality policies; ISO Internal Auditor or HACCP certification is preferred.
• Strong project management, analytical, and systems/process skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, independence in managing tasks, and a proactive mindset in decision-making and continuous improvement.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Proactive and collaborative approach to addressing customer needs and working across departments.
• Good communication and prioritization skills.
• Proven track record in Project management and continuous improvement

Why Choose Us?

• Positive working environment
• Learning and development programs
• Career progression

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.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more