Ingredion is hiring for a Process Engineer based out of the Belcamp, MD manufacturing site. The Process Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support and leadership to the Core value stream in meeting safety, quality, production and cost goals. This position will identify, develop and implement process improvement and is accountable for timely delivery of process engineering deliverables in a multi-functional environment.  

Core Responsibilities:

• Utilize lean principles, analyze process conditions and operational activities to propose corrective actions as needed to ensure the process operates in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Assist Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting of processing equipment and increase process reliability using root cause analysis.  Required to be on-call 24/7.
• Perform investigations for quality failures in Core processes and propose corrective actions to address failures.
• Aid in day-to-day activities of the operation to produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the projected demands of customers.
• Incorporate Safety, Health and Environmental compliance requirements into process improvements.
• Manage assignments in accordance with Ingredion Engineering Standards.
• Develop, evaluate and seek approval for process modifications and optimization programs to improve the efficiency and capability of plant processes.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives cross-functionally.
• Lead or participate in strategic process initiatives and studies.
• Review all R&D routers for specification changes, new material/chemicals, and inventory changes for production impact.
• Maintain process documentation for Core processes.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of operations personnel in operational techniques and standard operating procedures.

Qualified candidates will have:

• BS degree in Industrial, Chemical or Mechanical engineering discipline.
• 3 - 5 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate across functional lines at all levels.
• Decision making ability, planning and time management skills.
• Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Access, Teams, Visio, Project, Outlook) and Windows 10 proficiency
• Demonstrated continuous improvement and lean methodologies and tools, such as RCA’s, Kaizens, MSA’s, waste reduction
• Strong desire for continued personal development through training and mentoring
• Ability to train and coach others to improve performance
• Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships
• Ability to apply Ingredion’s Safety, Environmental and GMP standards
• Computerized maintenance management experience desired
• Minitab or equivalent statistical package experience desired
• Experience with P&ID’s, PLC and ladder diagrams in troubleshooting or design would be a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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 is a leading global 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.

We turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into ingredients that make crackers crunchy, candy sweet, yogurt creamy, lotions and creams silky, plastics biodegradable and tissues softer and stronger. Our innovative ingredient solutions help customers stay on trend with simple ingredients and gluten-free or high-fiber foods that appeal to today's consumers.

Grounded in our values of Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly and Owner's Mindset, we employ approximately 11,000 employees around the world. Our customers operate in more than 120 countries and represent 60 diverse sectors, including food, beverage, paper and corrugating, brewing and other industries.