Process 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.

Location: Bedford Park, IL (Argo Plant)

Workplace type: Onsite

This role is responsible for driving process optimization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. The Process Engineer partners across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance while leading key process improvement and capital projects.

As a Process Engineer, you will support plant operations by analyzing and improving manufacturing processes, troubleshooting technical issues, implementing best practices, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. This position is focused on increasing efficiency, reducing costs, enhancing product quality, and ensuring safe and compliant operations through data-driven decision making and engineering expertise.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Process & Control Systems Engineering.

What you will do:

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize manufacturing processes to achieve safety, quality, production, and cost objectives.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and projects that deliver measurable cost savings and operational improvements.
• Design and execute engineering projects while managing scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Develop engineering documentation including process flow diagrams, material and energy balances, P&IDs, and process control strategies.
• Support and implement capital improvement projects from concept through startup.
• Utilize process data, dashboards, and analytics tools to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead training, process standardization efforts, and adoption of Best Operating Practices across the plant.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience standardizing and optimizing manufacturing processes in a production environment.
• Experience leading engineering, continuous improvement, or operational excellence projects.
• Knowledge of process engineering tools and documentation, including process flow diagrams and P&IDs.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and implementing sustainable process improvements.

Who you are:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data to make informed decisions.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for understanding and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct management authority.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and open to giving and receiving feedback.
• Highly organized, results-oriented, and comfortable operating in a changing environment.

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

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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:

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.