Senior Project Engineer

Ingredion Incorporated; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to lead and execute complex projects in the Texture & Health segment. You will drive scope, schedule and budget using PMIS, develop detailed process designs, and advance new technologies with cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with Finance, Maintenance & Reliability, and other partners to ensure alignment and governance, travel up to 25% as needed, and contribute to best operating practices and capital project success.

Qualifications

• Degree or advanced degree in engineering or equivalent experience desired.
• Typically, between five to ten years of project and process engineering experience desired.
• Knowledge of Wet Milling industry or relevant experience in other industries with substantial experience in research, engineering, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes multiple complex projects delivering scope, time and cost according to a plan.
• Ensures the use of PMIS to execute projects with proper governance and KPI reports.
• Develops complex engineering designs, mass and energy balances, P&ID development, and advanced process control strategies.
• Facilitates implementation of new technologies and approaches across the organization.
• Implements best practices that have proven successes inside and outside the company.
• Improves process efficiencies to achieve cost optimization and value through capital project implementation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Sr. Project Engineer

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.

Reports To: Sr Manager, Project Engineering

Scope

Texture & Health Segment (Large, Medium, Small Plants)

What you will do: Technical Competencies

• Designs and executes multiple complex projects delivering scope, time and cost according to a plan.
• Ensures the use of Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) to execute projects with proper governance and KPIs reports.
• Develops complex engineering designs, material and energy balances, process flow diagrams, preliminary P&IDs and advanced process control strategies.
• Facilitates the implementation of new technologies, applications, and approaches across the organization.
• Implements best practices that have had proven successes inside and outside the company.
• Improves process efficiencies to achieve cost optimization and create value through capital project implementation.

Core Competencies

• Validates financial models by working with Finance, Accounting, and other business partners.
• Analyzes the actual business impact of process changes and projects.
• Identifies needs/issues of the stakeholders and potential solutions.
• Actively engages stakeholders to stay aligned with expectations and remains aligned with changing stakeholder expectations.
• Proactively facilitates the flow of information to the stakeholder to ensure the best solution is delivered.
• Uses data to make short-term decisions and technical reports within the assigned scope of responsibilities, including scope, schedule, and budget management.
• Ensures projects are implemented to comply with internal and external requirements.
• Ensures planning and scheduling of shutdown activities are coordinated with Maintenance & Reliability stakeholders.
• Engages with Maintenance & Reliability for project design.
• Lead and manage major maintenance and reliability improvement projects.
• Applies knowledge of IPS operational governance, as it applies to project standardization.
• Has familiarity with management system implementation and assessment.
• Provides input for the creation of Best Operating Practices (BOP) and critical routines.

What you will bring

• Degree or advanced degree in engineering or equivalent experience desired.
• Typically, between five to ten years of project and process engineering experience desired.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Who you are

• Behavioral Competencies Collaborates with multiple stakeholders, influences, and involves others in decision-making.
• Shares knowledge and expertise to continuously improve performance and development.
• Manages resources efficiently to successfully deliver solutions.
• Prioritizes objectives and needs of customers, both internal and external, and balances those with individual goals.
• Embraces change and focuses on delivering the outcomes of planned change.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive.

Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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. Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country Pay Range: $102,100.00-$136,166.67 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 deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.