Ingredion

Food

ProcessEngineer

$84–113k Indianapolis, Indiana, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Process Engineer at Ingredion. Skills: Process Engineering, problem-solving, decision-making, project management, collaboration. provide technical support and leadership to the assigned department in meeting safety, quality, production and cost goals. Identify, develop and implement process improvements”

What You'll Achieve.

meeting safety, quality, production and cost goals; ensure the process operates in a cost effective and efficient manner; produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the projected demands of customers; improve the efficiency and capability of plant processes

Industry & Context.

Food
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving and decision-making skills; Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions; root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Onsite, Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience in Process/Production Engineering with problem-solving and decision-making skills, Self-starter who can navigate ambiguity, stay organized, and deliver results with urgency and ownership, project management capability, including multitasking and effective time management, Team-oriented leader with high integrity who can collaborate across all levels, support technical development of the hourly workforce, and use PC tools and statistical data analysis (or be working toward proficiency)

Nice to Have

desire for continued personal development through training and mentoring, Ability to train and coach others to improve performance, Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks, Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships, Ability to apply Ingredion’s Safety, Environmental and GMP standards

What You'll Do.

provide technical support and leadership to the assigned department in meeting safety

production and cost goals

develop and implement process improvements

Accountable for timely delivery of process engineering deliverables in a multi-functional environment

Utilizing lean principles

analyze process conditions and operational activities to propose corrective actions as needed to ensure the process operates in a cost effective and efficient manner

Assist Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting of processing equipment and increase process reliability using root cause analysis

Aid in day to day activities of the operation to produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the projected demands of customers

Health and Environmental compliance requirements into process improvements

Manage assignments in accordance with Ingredion Engineering Standards

evaluate and seek approval for process modifications and optimization programs to improve the efficiency and capability of plant processes

Implement improvement initiatives in conjunction with Operations and Maintenance

Lead or participate in strategic process initiatives and studies

Assist in the training and mentoring of operations personnel in operational techniques and standard operating procedures

Participate on continuous improvement teams made up of peers throughout the Ingredion network

Assist in mentoring of less experienced engineers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborate across all levels; participate on continuous improvement teams made up of peers throughout the Ingredion network; assist in mentoring of less experienced engineers

Process & Methodology

project management capability, multitasking, effective time management, strategic process initiatives and studies

Full Job Description

**About Ingredion:** Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. **Title: Process Engineer** **Location: Indianapolis, IN** **Reports To:** **Manager Process Engineering** **Workplace Type: Onsite** Ingredion is hiring a **Process Engineer** to provide technical support and leadership to the assigned department in meeting safety, quality, production and cost goals. Identify, develop and implement process improvements. Accountable for timely delivery of process engineering deliverables in a multi-functional environment. **What you will do:** * Utilizing lean principles, analyze process conditions and operational activities to propose corrective actions as needed to ensure the process operates in a cost effective and efficient manner. * Assist Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting of processing equipment and increase process reliability using root cause analysis. * Aid in day to day activities of the operation to produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the projected demands of customers. * Incorporate Safety, Health and Environmental compliance requirements into process improvements. * Manage assignments in accordance with Ingredion Engineering Standards. * Develop, evaluate and seek approval for process modifications and optimization programs to improve the efficiency and capability of plant processes. * Implement improvement initiatives in conjunction with Operations and Maintenance. * Lead or pa

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