Staff Process Engineer

Primient; Flora (IN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Staff Process Engineer, where you will enhance your career in a collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to tackle diverse engineering challenges, from optimizing production to leading capital projects. You'll work alongside experts and have access to a structured development program that supports your growth. With a commitment to safety, excellence, and sustainability, this position is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in the manufacturing sector. Embrace the opportunity to shape your career while contributing to a company that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Multiple Healthcare plan choices

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Floating days off

Parental leave

Learning & development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in chemical processes or production is useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key engineering projects including capital project execution.
• Design, improve, and implement new operational plant processes.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Continuous process improvement

Education

BSc in Chemical Engineering

Related engineering field

Job description

Staff Process Engineer | Primient

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Looking to speed the progress of your engineering career? Join a market leader in ingredient manufacturing that is investing in people, plant, and technologies.

About the Role

Our Staff Process Engineer role provides the opportunity to build out your experience and expertise. You’ll quickly gain exposure to wide-ranging challenges, technologies, and processes. You can make a value-adding difference to both process improvement and capital project execution.

Your career development will be enhanced through working alongside expert colleagues in a highly collaborative team environment. You’ll also join our structured development program through our Engineering Ladder, a clear outline of what steps are available. As your skills and experience grow, so will your responsibilities and impact.

Staff Process Engineer > Process Engineer > Senior Engineer > Principal Engineer > Snr Leadership

Key responsibilities: Process Engineer

• Lead and manage key engineering projects – including capital project execution.
• Evaluate and optimize day-to-day production results.
• Design, improve and implement new operational plant processes.
• Design, develop and implement continuous process improvements.
• Troubleshoot and develop corrective action plans towards continuous improvement.

About You

We’re looking for engineers who strive for excellence and are eager for more responsibility.

• BSc in Chemical Engineering or any related engineering field.
• Minimum of three years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of basic chemical unit operations and Process Safety Management (PSM) systems.

It is useful, but certainly not essential, if you have experience in chemical processes or production.

Working with us in Lafayette

Lafayette is home to one of our longest standing corn milling Primient plants. Lafayette prides itself on their strong links to the surrounding local communities. At Lafayette, there is a family feel combined with a strong focus on safety, excellence, and improvement. Lafayette is one of the most environmentally friendly sites of its kind in the country, having switched from coal power to natural gas.

Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $79,325.60 - $99,157.00 and is bonus eligible. Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process, there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.

Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow.

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.