Capital Projects Engineer - Lead Plant Improvements

Ingredion Incorporated; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital and technical improvement projects from concept through handover to manufacturing. You will drive planning, design, budgeting, construction, commissioning, startup, and training while ensuring safety, cost control, and schedule adherence.

Collaborating with operations, maintenance, safety, procurement, and external partners, you will deliver value-driven projects aligned with business goals and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of project engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience managing capital projects with external engineering and construction resources.
• Strong project execution knowledge and safety standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SAP, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and implementation of capital and improvement projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead and coordinate all project phases from planning to operations transition.
• Provide supervision and coordination of contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Maintain project controls for cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Review equipment, systems, and technologies for new or existing installations.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Engineering design

Industrial safety

Capital project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ingredion Incorporated in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital and technical improvement projects from concept through handover to manufacturing. You will drive planning, design, budgeting, construction, commissioning, startup, and training while ensuring safety, cost control, and schedule adherence.

Collaborating with operations, maintenance, safety, procurement, and external partners, you will deliver value-driven projects aligned with business goals and regulatory