Sr. Process Engineer

ingredion; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Ingredion Inc. in Bedford Park, IL seeks a Senior Process Engineer to support maintenance and operations, lead crystallization improvements, and optimize processes using data-driven methods.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5 years of related experience, with expertise in crystallization, chromatography, and process design. Competitive salary and full benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with five years of related experience.
• Specialized knowledge in crystallization and chromatography.
• Skills in process design, optimization, project management, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Conduct process studies, troubleshooting and data analysis.
• Develop and audit BOPs for crystallization processes.
• Create SOPs and complete MOC to ensure documentation validity.
• Ensure SOPs comply with QMS and FSSC22000 standards.
• Lead RCA and continuous improvement projects (PDCA, Kaizen, SMED, LSS).
• Drive productivity, quality and cost improvements.

Skills

Crystallization

Chromatography

Process Design and Optimization

Project Management

operations planning

Power BI

Visio

SAP Ariba

Master Data Governance

Quality Assurance

Data Analysis and Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any field) or closely related

Tools

Power BI

Visio

SAP Ariba

Master Data Governance

Job description

Ingredion Inc. seeks Sr Process Engineer in Bedford Park, IL

Job Duties: Responsible for providing technical support to maintenance and operations groups including process studies, troubleshooting, process optimization, and analysis of historical data to identify, monitor and control key operating parameters. Responsible for developing Best Operational Practices (BOPs) related to crystallization processes and audit these processes to standard to support consistent delivery and continuous improvement of process outcomes. Develop and validate Standard Operating Procedures and completes Management of Change (MOC) to ensure technical proficiency and validity of documentation. Routinely review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure that all processes and documentation adhere to Quality Management System (QMS) and FSSC22000 standards. Lead or serve as subject-matter-expert for Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for process deviations and incidents. Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement problem solving projects (PDCA, Kaizen, SMED, LSS) that support plant performance enhancement at all dimensions. Drive and support initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Engineering (any field) or a closely related field plus five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Special Skill Requirements

• (1) Crystallization;
• (2) Chromatography;
• (3) Process Design and Optimization;
• (4) Project Management;
• (5) operations planning;
• (6) Power BI;
• (7) Visio;
• (8) SAP Ariba;
• (9) Master Data Governance;
• (10) Quality Assurance;
• (11) Data Analysis and Reporting.

Salary: $122,616.00-153,200.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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 a competitive company match.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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: No

Pay Range

Pay Range: 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.