Process Engineer

Ingredion Incorporated; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated is hiring a Process Engineer for Wet Manufacturing Operations in South Sioux City, NE. The role reports to the Operations Manager and is onsite, with relocation support available.

You will manage daily production, maintenance, and engineering activities to ensure product quality and meeting customer demands. The position requires a chemical or mechanical engineering degree and strong communication skills, with a focus on process optimization, safety, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in wet processing is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production, maintenance and engineering support to meet product quality and quantity targets.
• Track daily performance and analyze KPI trends to support troubleshooting and cost targets.
• Lead investigations related to safety and quality incidents and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop and implement operating techniques; justify changes or capital investments to improve efficiency, life, and quality.
• Train and coach operations personnel in process design and operation.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean/continuous improvement

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

Job description

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.

Process Engineer - Wet Manufacturing Operations

Location: South Sioux City, NE

Reports to: Operations Manager

Workplace Type: Onsite

Relocation allowance provided.

What you will do:

• Responsible for day-to-day production, maintenance, and engineering support and troubleshooting to produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the projected needs of customers.
• Keeping historical data, including tracking of daily performance, analyzing and monitoring key efficiencies and parameters against design to assist Operations with troubleshooting and meeting costs and production goals.
• Providing management support in response to process deviations as reflected in KPI reports and process trends, assisting operations teams in troubleshooting process deviations.
• Analyzing processes, developing new operating techniques and recommending changes or capital expenditures to maintain or improve business efficiencies, facility life and quality.
• Supporting and leading investigations related to safety and quality incidents.
• Lead and coordinate the training and coaching of operations personnel in both process design and operational techniques established to maintain unit business objectives and to provide organizational strength and individual growth within the organization.
• Monitoring process conditions and operational activities and proposes corrective action as needed to ensure operation of the process in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Certified Lean Specialist responsible for leading internal department projects.
• Partnering with trainers to support, develop, and execute training programs, including verification of training effectiveness.
• As needed, covering Department Manager or Operations Leads responsibilities due to vacations and vacancies.

What you will bring:

• Ability to manage a manufacturing environment, including the capability to perform effectively in high-stress, emergency, and crises.
• Ability to train and coach others to improve performance, including supporting supervisor training, mentoring, and development.
• 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 learn and apply Ingredion’s GMP, Quality and Safety standards.
• Ability to support department adaptability, flexibility, and readiness to change.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate across functional lines at all levels.
• Decision making ability, planning and time management skills.
• Experience in wet processing is preferred.

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.

• 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 personalized recognition rewards globally.
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available: Yes, Within Region Pay Range: $84,400.00-$112,533.33 Annual This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation: As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits: Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world.

We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company.

Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.

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