Process Engineer: Lead Plant Optimization & CI

Ingredion Incorporated; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Benefits & wellness support

Career growth and development

Employee recognition program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated, located in Bedford Park, IL, is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve plant performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive sustainable improvements across operations.

The role reports to the Process Engineering Manager and focuses on standardization, troubleshooting, and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience optimizing and standardizing manufacturing or industrial processes.
• Proven experience leading process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Knowledge of process engineering principles, process control systems, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting capital projects, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, yield, and cost performance.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects that drive operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Develop engineering documentation including process flow diagrams, material and energy balances, P&IDs, and process control strategies.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues while providing technical support to production and maintenance teams.
• Manage small capital projects from concept through implementation and startup.
• Update and maintain Management of Change (MOC) documentation and ensure compliance with EHSSQ requirements.
• Establish, implement, and monitor best operating practices, critical routines, and process standardization efforts across the plant.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

P&IDs

Process control systems

Job description

Ingredion Incorporated, located in Bedford Park, IL, is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve plant performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive sustainable improvements across operations.

The role reports to the Process Engineering Manager and focuses on standardization, troubleshooting, and driving