Process Engineer (Plant); Ingredient Manuf; IN

ZipRecruiter; Tipton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable food and industrial ingredients seeks a Process Engineer at their Indiana facility. This role involves leading engineering projects, improving plant performance, and collaborating with a team of experts. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5-7 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) matching

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of chemical unit operations and Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Preferred experience with Corn Wet Milling or Food Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in engineering projects to improve plant performance.
• Monitor daily production and create process flow diagrams.
• Design and specify plant processes for efficiency and safety.

Skills

Communication

Process Safety Management

Chemical unit operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, ABE, Mechanical, or related Engineering field

Tools

Gas or steam dryers

Rotary vacuum filters

Dewatering presses

Centrifuges

Pollution control devices

Job description

Job Description

Process Engineer (Plant) – Ingredient Manufacturing | Indiana

Fuel Your Career with Innovation and Impact!

Join a leader in plant-based, renewable food and industrial ingredients! With a strong legacy rooted in corn wet milling, this company combines technical expertise, commercial insight, and operational excellence to lead the industry. They are seeking a Process Engineer at their western Indiana facility.

As a Process Engineer (Plant), you will be involved in a dynamic environment with advanced technologies, complex challenges, and meaningful projects. From the start, you will contribute to process improvements and capital projects.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Engage in hands-on engineering projects that enhance your skills and creativity
• Work with cutting-edge processes and technologies
• Collaborate with experienced professionals passionate about your growth
• Participate in a structured career development program to accelerate your advancement

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in engineering projects to improve plant performance
• Monitor daily production and create process flow diagrams
• Design and specify plant processes for efficiency and safety
• Prepare proposals, reports, cost estimates, and process documentation
• Introduce innovative, safer, and cost-effective techniques
• Manage engineering tasks within schedule and budget
• Maintain current technical knowledge to keep the plant competitive
• Collaborate across departments, plants, and suppliers to share best practices
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to operators and junior engineers
• Resolve complex troubleshooting issues using your process expertise

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, ABE, Mechanical, or related Engineering field
• 5-7 years of engineering experience in manufacturing
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of chemical unit operations and Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Preferred experience with:
  • Corn Wet Milling or Food Manufacturing
  • Gas or steam dryers, rotary vacuum filters, dewatering presses, centrifuges
  • Pollution control devices like scrubbers, stacks, or RTOs

The Perks:

• Competitive salary: $80K–$99K
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) matching
• Relocation assistance
• Equal Opportunity Employer | No sponsorship available

Ready to advance your engineering career with a company leading in renewable ingredients? Apply now and be a key part of a team where your ideas and expertise drive success!