Process Engineer

$78,700 - $104,966/Yr

Ingredion Inc - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Indianapolis, IN

Food Manufacturing

About the position

As a Process Engineer, you will be part of a great team and will be responsible for developing innovative solutions and new approaches to engineering problems to determine the sequence of steps or processes required to fabricate and assemble products that meet the organization's standards of quality and cost of Food and Industrial Ingredients.

Responsibilities

• 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 participate in strategic process initiatives and studies.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of operations personnel in operational techniques and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams made up of peers throughout the Ingredion network.
• Assist in mentoring less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate across functional lines at all levels.
• Decision making ability, planning and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong 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.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive package that aligns with our values and goals.
• Salary, incentives, health, retirement, flexibility, learning, recognition, and wellness.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.