Engineering Manager — Process Optimization & Leadership

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking an Engineering Manager for our Decatur, IL site to lead the engineering team in daily problem solving, project development, and technical growth. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Plant Manager and drives safety and process improvements.

The candidate will oversee a diverse team, coordinate with Technology Engineering, and manage capital projects up to 5M USD, with opportunities to lead larger initiatives. Background in food/chemical processing is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 7 years in process/project engineering with process optimization.
• Experience managing projects up to $5M USD.
• Knowledge of process safety and PSM programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site engineering team across process, project, construction roles.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and development for engineers.
• Drive process safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Set goals, KPIs, and manage project cadences.
• Collaborate with Technology Engineering on process optimization.
• Manage capital projects up to 5M USD and oversee larger >5M with Capex team.
• Support plant operations in solving technical problems.
• Lead FEL process for applicable projects.

Skills

Safety first

Communication skills

Project management

Process knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Enterprise management systems

Job description

ADM is seeking an Engineering Manager for our Decatur, IL site to lead the engineering team in daily problem solving, project development, and technical growth. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Plant Manager and drives safety and process improvements.

The candidate will oversee a diverse team, coordinate with Technology Engineering, and manage capital projects up to 5M USD, with opportunities to lead larger initiatives. Background in food/chemical processing is valued.