Manager of Engineering
Are you a forward-thinking engineering leader ready to make a real impact in food ingredient manufacturing? We’re looking for a dynamic Manager of Engineering to lead a high-performing team focused on driving innovation, improving processes, and delivering excellence in everything we produce.
At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, we’re more than just a manufacturing company—we’re a team of passionate innovators working to create high-quality, sustainable ingredients that make a difference in everyday products and people's lives.
What we ask
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s or MBA a plus).
5+ years in manufacturing engineering, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and project management capabilities.
Hands-on experience with CAD, ERP/MRP systems, and manufacturing simulation tools.
Solid understanding of industry-specific safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
What we offer
A collaborative culture where your ideas are valued.
The chance to lead real innovation in an essential industry.
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities.
Vacancy description
As our next Manager of Engineering, you’ll:
Lead and develop a skilled engineering team—hiring, mentoring, and coaching for success.
Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems and processes.
Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process optimization tools to drive efficiency and quality.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and more.
- Ensure projects meet the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility.
Lead capital and operational budget planning for the engineering function.
Tackle root cause analysis and deliver effective, sustainable solutions.
Team Details
See all colleagues on LinkedInFor thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.
We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is a leader in proteins and prebiotics, providing innovative, nutritious ingredients to address health and well-being challenges worldwide. Its drive is to get the right ingredients to customers - so they can create highly nutritious and specialised applications that help their consumers get the most out of life, always.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients operates globally across the Early Life Nutrition, Active, Performance, Medical and Cell Nutrition market segments. The company has regional sales offices in the Netherlands, the United States, Singapore, China and Brazil. For additional information, please visit: www.frieslandcampinaingredients.com.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Be part of a team where quality comes first—apply now and bring your expertise to a dynamic, growth-focused environment.
The salary for this position is anticipated to range between $120,000 to $150,000 annually. Pay is based on qualifications necessary for the position, including years of work experience, education/training, and other considerations permissible by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records per applicable laws.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. FrieslandCampina Ingredients North America, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.