Senior 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

Workplace type: Onsite

Drive operational excellence and innovation by leading complex process improvements across manufacturing sites, delivering measurable gains in efficiency, safety, and cost performance. This role plays a critical part in scaling best practices and enabling high-performing, standardized operations across the organization.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and standardizing manufacturing processes across plants of varying scale. This role leads cross-functional initiatives, implements best practices, and drives continuous improvement to enhance operational performance, safety, and financial outcomes.

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

What you will do: 

• Develop and deliver complex engineering designs, including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and cost estimates.
• Lead process optimization initiatives to improve production efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Drive implementation and adherence to Best Operating Practices (BOP) and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex process deviations with sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain) to solve challenges and implement improvements.
• Ensure accurate and compliant Management of Change (MOC) documentation for process updates.
• Share and scale best practices and new technologies across sites to drive enterprise-wide impact.

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in manufacturing process optimization and standardization.
• Deep technical expertise in process engineering, including design, process controls, and equipment selection.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex problem-solving initiatives and implement sustainable solutions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results.

Who you are: 

• Strong ability to lead through influence and manage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills applied to complex manufacturing systems.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and optimize resources.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
• Business acumen with the ability to connect engineering decisions to financial and customer impact.

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.