Senior Project Engineer

Ingredion Incorporated; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to drive improvements and optimize operations in their Indianapolis plant. This role offers the chance to work on large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while enhancing productivity and reducing costs. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, particularly in the Wet Milling industry, and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a team that values innovation and diversity, and contribute to shaping a better world through impactful solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with competitive company match

Relocation assistance

Incentive compensation options

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of engineering experience with project management.
• Experience in the Wet Milling industry or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement capital projects within budget and on time.
• Provide technical support to improve safety and efficiency.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Principles

Technical Support

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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time left to apply End Date: June 2, 2025 (25 days left to apply)

job requisition id Req-33430

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.

Location: Indianapolis, IN.

Report To: Sr Manager Project Engineering
Workplace Type: Onsite

The Senior Project Engineer will drive improvement through a detailed understanding of equipment and systems and the variables impacting the operation. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the safe day to day operations of the plant through troubleshooting, technical support, and implementation of capital projects. This position identifies opportunities and successfully implements change to strategically reduce manufacturing costs, optimize productivity, and minimize waste.

As a Senior Project Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Designing and implementing capital permits and projects as identified and assigned, within budget and on time, delivering targeted return on investment and in compliance with engineering standards.

Providing technical support to the Safety Manager to design and/or redesign work processes that eliminate losses due to personal injury or property damage.

Supervising and executing projects, establishing and meeting budget, scheduling and supervising project activity, training personnel, supervising start-up and coordinating with all departments.

Complying with all plant regulatory, ISO, Quality, Food Safety systems, GMP policies, guidelines, standards and requirements.

The Senior Project Engineer position is well-suited for you if you:

Challenge the status quo and think boldly, creating value in new ways for all customers.

Respect and value others’ differences, seeking opportunities to learn from those with different perspectives.

Are never satisfied with the current results, assuming personal responsibility to work proactively and continually improve.

Use data and findings to support broader and cross-functional business recommendations.

Qualified candidates will have:

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

5-7 years engineering experience demonstrating successful implementation of solutions, including effective project management of large scale projects over $500k and experience directing outside consultants and assisting with the supervision of junior engineers.

Knowledge of the Wet Milling industry or relevant experience in other industries (food, chemical, bio-chemical or pharmaceutical) with substantial experience in research, engineering, or manufacturing. Experience in the manufacture of sweeteners from starch, a plus.

Knowledge of engineering and unit operations relevant to the Wet Milling industry, such as basic chemistry, heat and material balances, P&ID development, mechanical and physical/chemical separations, evaporation, crystallization, drying, material handling, CGMP, and energy management.

#LI-DR1 #LI-ONSITE

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.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Region

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.

Title: Sr. Project Project Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN.

Report To: Sr Manager Project Engineering
Workplace Type: Onsite

The Senior Project Engineer will drive improvement through a detailed understanding of equipment and systems and the variables impacting the operation. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the safe day to day operations of the plant through troubleshooting, technical support, and implementation of capital projects. This position identifies opportunities and successfully implements change to strategically reduce manufacturing costs, optimize productivity, and minimize waste.

As a Senior Project Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing capital permits and projects as identified and assigned, within budget and on time, delivering targeted return on investment and in compliance with engineering standards.

• Providing technical support to the Safety Manager to design and/or redesign work processes that eliminate losses due to personal injury or property damage.

• Supervising and executing projects, establishing and meeting budget, scheduling and supervising project activity, training personnel, supervising start-up and coordinating with all departments.

• Complying with all plant regulatory, ISO, Quality, Food Safety systems, GMP policies, guidelines, standards and requirements.

The Senior Project Engineer position is well-suited for you if you:

• Challenge the status quo and think boldly, creating value in new ways for all customers.

• Respect and value others’ differences, seeking opportunities to learn from those with different perspectives.

• Are never satisfied with the current results, assuming personal responsibility to work proactively and continually improve.

• Use data and findings to support broader and cross-functional business recommendations.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred) or equivalent in experience.

• 5-7 years engineering experience demonstrating successful implementation of solutions, including effective project management of large scale projects over $500k and experience directing outside consultants and assisting with the supervision of junior engineers.

• Knowledge of the Wet Milling industry or relevant experience in other industries (food, chemical, bio-chemical or pharmaceutical) with substantial experience in research, engineering, or manufacturing. Experience in the manufacture of sweeteners from starch, a plus.

• Knowledge of engineering and unit operations relevant to the Wet Milling industry, such as basic chemistry, heat and material balances, P&ID development, mechanical and physical/chemical separations, evaporation, crystallization, drying, material handling, CGMP, and energy management.

#LI-DR1 #LI-ONSITE

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.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Region

Pay Range:

$98,800.00-$131,733.33 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 deliversolutions that canenhance people’s lives.

We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation.

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We have an inclusive and collaborative environment tobuild and grow a career in a multinational company.Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and bepart of a community of talented and caring people,interacting with professionals around the world, madeup of diverse backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovatethrough collaboration and experimentation. We areconstantly imagining new ways to bring value to ourcustomers, through new ingredients, solutions, andways of working.

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