Project Engineer — Industrial Capital Projects Lead

ingredion; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects and improve manufacturing processes. You will oversee design, budgeting, and execution, coordinating with operations, procurement, and contractors.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering and at least 3 years of project engineering in industry, with proficiency in AutoCAD, SAP, and MS Office. You'll drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery across projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage design and implementation of assigned capital and improvement projects.
• Lead and coordinate all project phases: planning, budgeting, construction, commissioning, startup, training.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and coordination of contractors and vendors.
• Maintain project controls for cost, schedule, quality, safety.
• Review equipment and systems for new and existing installations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, procurement, EH&S, and partners.
• Share learnings across the engineering organization.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety awareness

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ingredion in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects and improve manufacturing processes. You will oversee design, budgeting, and execution, coordinating with operations, procurement, and contractors.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering and at least 3 years of project engineering in industry, with proficiency in AutoCAD, SAP, and MS Office. You'll drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery across projects.