Senior Project Engineer

Ingredion; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for the Argo Plant to drive capital projects and optimize plant performance through rigorous engineering analysis.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage projects over $500k, ensure GMP and quality standards, and partner with operations to reduce costs and waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Proven project management on large-scale projects (>$500k) including coordinating outside consultants.
• Knowledge of Wet Milling or related industries (food, chemical, pharma) with background in research, engineering or manufacturing.
• Understanding of unit operations, P&ID development, CGMP, energy management.

Responsibilities

• Designing and leading capital projects within budget and schedule.
• Providing technical support to improve safety and reduce losses.
• Supervising project activity, onboarding junior engineers, and coordinating with departments.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO, GMP, Quality, and Food Safety standards.
• Using data to drive cross-functional business recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Chemical engineering

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Senior Project Engineer – Argo Plant

Reports to: Engineering Manager

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for driving improvement through a detailed understanding of equipment and systems and the variables impacting the operation. In addition, the incumbent will support 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.

Core Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred) or equivalent in experience.
• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status. 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 Country