Process Engineer - CI, Lean & Capex Projects

Ingredion Incorporated; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion in Salem, OR seeks a Process Engineer to drive process optimization, safety, quality, and productivity improvements on the shop floor. You will analyze data, troubleshoot processes, and lead improvements across operations, utility systems, and capital projects, with emphasis on Lean and IPS methodologies.

Required are a bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years in process manufacturing, plus hands-on problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in a process manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and implementing process improvements.
• Knowledge of heat and material balances, process controls and instrumentation, separation processes, evaporation and concentration systems, utility systems, P&ID development, energy management.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, yield, and cost performance.
• Analyze process data and operating trends to identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment to resolve recurring operational challenges.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to monitor process performance.
• Lead capital and process improvement projects up to $5 million and coordinate stakeholders.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Continuous Improvement methodologies

Value Stream Mapping

5S programs

Process controls and data analytics

Statistical analysis and process monit

KPI development and performance mgmt

Process optimization and Troubleshoot

Reliability improvement methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ingredion in Salem, OR seeks a Process Engineer to drive process optimization, safety, quality, and productivity improvements on the shop floor. You will analyze data, troubleshoot processes, and lead improvements across operations, utility systems, and capital projects, with emphasis on Lean and IPS methodologies.

Required are a bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years in process manufacturing, plus hands-on problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.