Project Engineer

About the role

Ingredion is a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, transforming lives through the potential of natural ingredients. As a Project Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and executing multiple projects, delivering scope, time, and cost safely according to a plan. You'll support the overall operation, providing technical expertise and innovation, and engage with key stakeholders to share information.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes multiple projects with some complexity, delivering scope, time, and cost according to a plan.
• Works with engineering service providers, contractors, and vendors to specify equipment and installations.
• Ensures processes and procedures comply with internal programs and external requirements.
• Develops engineering designs with some intermediate complexity, material and energy balances, process flow diagrams, preliminary P&IDs, and process control strategies.
• Possesses intermediate knowledge of project management methodology and project stages.
• Responsible for the full life cycle of project management process for capital projects: concept, design, estimating, proposal submittal, purchasing, installation, start-up, commissioning, documentation, training, and closure.
• Uses knowledge management tools to surface best solutions.
• Uses knowledge of the production process to make significant improvements to the production process.
• Analyzes data and performance targets to identify highest value improvement opportunities.
• Designs and implements capital permits and projects as identified and assigned, within budget and on time, delivering targeted return on investment and in compliance with engineering standards.
• Provides technical support to the EHS&S and Quality Manager to design and/or redesign work processes that eliminate losses due to personal injury or property damage.
• Supervises and executes projects, establishing and meeting budget, scheduling and supervising project activity, training personnel, supervising start-up and coordinating with all departments.
• Strongly supports lean manufacturing methodologies, ensuring all team members utilize the tools, delivering results.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to develop and implement continuous improvement strategies aimed at optimizing overall equipment reliability and performance.
• Analyze existing operational costs with a focus on implementing innovative and effective cost-saving strategies, ensuring resource utilization is maximized without compromising the reliability of operations.

Requirements

• Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to improve processes and drive operational efficiency.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance, including reliability best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Built strong, respectful relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and empathy across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrates leadership through mentoring, coaching, and supporting team development while fostering a proactive team culture.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, accountability, and a drive for results and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and openness to change in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Applies data and insights to support cross-functional recommendations and informed decision-making.
• Upholds high standards of professionalism, integrity, safety, operational discipline, and compliance with Ingredion’s Environmental, GMP, and Quality standards.
• Encourages innovation, challenges the status quo, and contributes new ideas that create value.
• Respects diverse perspectives and actively seeks opportunities to learn from others.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Able to work safely in a manufacturing environment, including climbing stairs, working at heights, confined spaces, and around operating equipment while wearing required PPE.
• Full range of motion to operate tools, equipment, and test instruments.
• Able to stand, walk, and work for extended periods in hot and/or wet conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical preferred), or a related field with one to three years of engineering experience demonstrating successful implementation of solutions, including effective project management.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer/Engineer or similar role in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of grain processing industry and/or relevant experience in other industries (food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, chemical, or bio-chemical) with substantial experience in research and engineering - manufacturing or experience in the manufacture of protein isolate is a plus.
• Knowledge of engineering and unit operations, basic chemistry, heat and material balances, P&ID development, mechanical and physical/chemical separations, evaporation, drying, material handling, cGMPs, sanitary design, and energy management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.
• Preferred knowledge of Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of cost analysis and budget management.

Skills

• Project Management
• Engineering Design
• Process Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Cost Analysis

Benefits

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally.
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally.
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.

Pay

$84,400.00 - $112,533.33 Annual

Schedule

Onsite

Relocation

Available: Yes, Within Region