Job Summary

It’s an exciting time to be part of the IFF family. We create joy through science, creativity, and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health, and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products—advancing wellness, delighting the senses, and enhancing the human experience.
Are you passionate about mechanical design and have a strong technical background? Then you might be our new colleague. We are looking for an energetic and skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our EMEA Capital Engineering team, based at our Grindsted site (formerly DuPont Nutrition and Bioscience). We are responsible for driving the capital expenditure process and executing a yearly project portfolio of approximately 700 million DKK.
As our new Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be the primary point of contact for the mechanical design of process equipment, layouts, platforms, and more - across both small- and large-scale projects. Furthermore, you will act as a mentor and delegate drawing services to our external partners.

Your Responsibilities

3D modelling of plant components, including P&ID drawings, 2D detail drawings, assembly drawings, etc.

Ownership of the development and maintenance of our CAD software.

Ownership of the 3D scanner and support for the project team in this area.

Ownership of the documentation structure in Vault.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to a dynamic environment.

Close collaboration with project teams, leads and project managers.

Act as a mentor for external CAD designers and serve as our internal CAD administrator.

Job Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must be able to navigate a complex organization, balancing different agendas and cultural perspectives. In addition, you should demonstrate:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Preferably, broad knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Automation).

Strong experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer.

Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault.

Experience with plant design is an advantage.

Familiarity with process engineering is an advantage.

Experience with 3D scanning (e.g., Faro scanner) is an advantage.

A structured and organized approach to work.

You will be part of an organization that values respect for people and encourages innovation and creativity. We offer excellent opportunities for personal development - both through your daily work and via internal and external mentoring and training programs.

If you have questions or would like to know more about the position, please contact Karsten Holm Rod, Regional Engineering Manager EMEA, at +45 52 15 91 32.

If this job sounds appealing to you, please send your resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Visit IFF.com/careers to learn more about our Equality Policy.

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