Senior Process Engineer (US)
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.
LOCATION: Cedar Rapids, IA
TITLE: Senior Process Engineer
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Process Engineering, F&II
WORKPLACE: Onsite
Ingredion is hiring a Sr. Process Engineer who will be responsible for leading and executing process improvement initiatives, capital projects, and technical support activities that enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality at our Winston-Salem facility. This role is a key individual contributor position within the Process Engineering team, requiring strong technical expertise, leadership behaviors, and cross-functional collaboration.
What you will do:
Designing and implementing capital permits and projects as identified and assigned, within budget and on time, delivering targeted return on investment and in compliance with engineering standards.
Providing technical support to the Safety Manager to design and/or redesign work processes that eliminate losses due to personal injury or property damage.
Supervising and executing projects, establishing and meeting budgets, scheduling, and supervising project activity, training personnel, supervising start-up, and coordinating with all departments.
Complying with all plant regulatory, ISO, Quality, Food Safety systems, GMP policies, guidelines, standards, and requirements.
Who you are:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical preferred) or equivalent in experience.
Seven (7) + years of engineering experience demonstrating successful implementation of solutions, including effective project management of large-scale projects over $500k, and experience directing outside consultants and assisting with the supervision of junior engineers.
Knowledge of the Wet Milling industry or relevant experience in other industries (food, chemical, bio-chemical, or pharmaceutical) with substantial experience in research, engineering, or manufacturing. Experience in the manufacture of sweeteners from starch, a plus.
Knowledge of engineering and unit operations relevant to the Wet Milling industry, such as basic chemistry, heat and material balances, P&ID development, mechanical and physical/chemical separations, evaporation, crystallization, drying, material handling, CGMP, and energy management.
What you will bring:
Challenge the status quo and think boldly, creating value in new ways for all customers.
Respect and value others’ differences, seeking opportunities to learn from those with different perspectives.
Are never satisfied with the current results, assuming personal responsibility to work proactively and continually improve.
Use data and findings to support broader and cross-functional business recommendations.
Why Join Ingredion?
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
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…