Senior Process Engineer — Capital Projects & Improvements

Ingredion Incorporated (NA-US); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual incentive plan

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead capital projects and process-improvement initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality at our Winston‑Salem facility. This key individual-contributor role requires strong technical expertise, cross‑functional collaboration, and a results-driven mindset.

You will manage budgets, work with outside consultants, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, and CGMP standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of engineering experience with large-scale projects over $500k.
• Experience directing outside consultants and supervising junior engineers.
• Knowledge of Wet Milling or related industries with process engineering/manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing capital permits and projects within budget and on time, delivering ROI and complying with standards.
• Providing technical support to the Safety Manager to redesign processes and reduce losses.
• Supervising projects, managing budgets, schedules, training personnel, and coordinating with departments.
• Ensuring compliance with plant regulatory, ISO, CGMP, Food Safety and quality systems.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Capital projects

Process improvement

Safety compliance

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical preferred) or equivalent experience

Tools

P&ID development

Job description

Ingredion Incorporated in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead capital projects and process-improvement initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality at our Winston‑Salem facility. This key individual-contributor role requires strong technical expertise, cross‑functional collaboration, and a results-driven mindset.

You will manage budgets, work with outside consultants, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, and CGMP standards while