Project Engineer

• Lead and coordinate engineering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, provide technical guidance, and resolve project-related challenges.
• Monitor project progress and communicate status, risks, and key milestones to stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Serve as a visible authority on the production floor and across the plant, acting as an auditor, coach, and enforcer of plant policies, procedures, and continuous improvement practices.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer to join our fragrance manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The Project Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure that project goals are met.

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field with a minimum of five years of experience in project engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1year of experience in project engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated project management expertise, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and execution of complex projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including risk identification, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and project management tools/software; experience with project management systems is preferred.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $75,000 - $85,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.