Senior Engineering Manager - Germantown, WI

 

The Senior Engineering Manager leads a multi‑site engineering and reliability organization supporting four Wisconsin Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) manufacturing plants, overseeing capital strategy, process optimization, and technology leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for the engineering function across four Wisconsin manufacturing plants. The role ensures full compliance with all Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Quality, and dsm‑firmenich standards while driving reliability, capability, and continuous improvement throughout the sites. The Engineering Manager is accountable for elevating plant performance through effective management of assets, technology, capital investments, and engineering work processes.

 

The dsm‑firmenich TTH Wisconsin Hub supports two site leadership teams across four physical locations:

 

• Germantown McCormick
• Germantown Mequon
• Menomonee Falls
• Waukesha

 

These plants collectively support three key businesses: Cultures, SDI, and Taste.

 

• Drive plant performance improvement by optimizing safety, food quality, reliability, energy efficiency, and operating costs. Lead management of change and the overall multi‑site project portfolio.
• Lead the implementation of new business and R&D initiatives through robust Technology Transfer Protocols and Management of Change (MOC) processes, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient integration into operations.
• Initiate, lead, and govern capital projects across all sites, from concept to commissioning, while managing the multi‑plant project pipeline and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance capability and capacity.
• Advance manufacturing technology and in‑house technical expertise to leverage process innovations, automation, and new opportunities that strengthen competitiveness.
• Manage and continuously improve operational technology (OT) systems, ensuring cyber‑security compliance and reliable integration between production equipment and digital infrastructure.
• Improve plant reliability by leading execution of dsm‑firmenich engineering and reliability work processes, implementing best practices, and developing a strong reliability culture within each site.

 

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• A place to grow and develop
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business

 

• Bachelor's degree in a Biological Science, Engineering, or Food Science
• ≥10 years of work experience with Food Manufacturing or a related field.
• ≥5-10 years experience with industrial Food manufacturing and processing
• ≥5-10 year experience with CapEx Management
• ≥5-10 year experience writing and presenting technical reports
• ≥5-10 year experience of project management
• SAP or other similar business management software
• Lean Six Sigma certification: GB or higher

 

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. 

 

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 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 thatlifts 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 realprogress only happens when we go beyond, together.

 

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 thechanceto 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 aspossible. From inclusive language anddiverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates fromall 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.