Project Engineer

Company: Ingredion
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

TITLE: Senior EngineerLOCATION: Indianapolis Plant REPORTS TO: Engineering ManagerCompany Background: Ingredion is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that helps nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. Ingredion's wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and preferences. Our specialty portfolio includes starch-based texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based proteins, sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners, and food systems. Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner.We bring the potential of people, nature and technology together to make life better.That's our purpose. We are all IN to make life better!Every day, Ingredion employees bring their skills, creativity, and passion together to deliver ingredient solutions that enhance people's lives. We are innovators who combine the power of technology with the best of nature to delight our customers and consumers. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in ethics, safety, quality and sustainability. Unlocking the potential of people, nature and technology to make life better is what drives us in every aspect of our business.If you are interested in making life better, we are all IN to learn more about you! A bit about what you can expect from the employee experience at Ingredion:The chance to make a differenceNo matter where you work in the company, you'll have an opportunity to make life better... for our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world.Passionate people, motivated to excelOur highly talented people have a passion for learning and achievement and are driven by our inspiring purpose to make life better and our core values: Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly, and Owner's Mindset.A warm, welcoming environmentAt Ingredion, everyone belongs! We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive work environment where individuals feel supported and enabled to contribute their very best every day.A place where you can grow personally and professionallyWe believe everyone has great potential, and we strive to nurture that potential into great personal and professional achievements.An environment that enables innovation and collaborationWe are creating the conditions that inspire and enable innovation - in our products and services, as well as in how we do our work day-to-day.The Senior Engineer will drive improvement through a detailed understanding of equipment and systems and the variables impacting the operation. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the safe day to day operations of the plant through troubleshooting, technical support, and implementation of capital projects. This position identifies opportunities and successfully implements change to strategically reduce manufacturing costs, optimize productivity, and minimize waste.Core Responsibilities:Designing and implementing capital permits and projects as identified and assigned, within budget and on time, delivering targeted return on investment and in compliance with engineering standards.Providing technical support to the Safety Manager to design and/or redesign work processes that eliminate losses due to personal injury or property damage.Supervising and executing projects, establishing, and meeting budget, scheduling, and supervising project activity, training personnel, supervising start-up, and coordinating with all departments.Complying with all plant regulatory, ISO, Quality, Food Safety systems, GMP policies, guidelines, standards, and requirements.Challenge the status quo and think boldly, creating value in new ways for all customers.Respect and value others' differences, seeking opportunities to learn from those with different perspectives.Are never satisfied with the current results, assuming personal responsibility to work proactively and continually improve.Use data and findings to support broader and cross functional business recommendations.Qualified candidates will have:Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical preferred) or equivalent in experience.Seven (7) + years engineering experience demonstrating successful implementation of solutions, including effective project management of large-scale projects over $500k and experience directing outside consultants and assisting with the supervision of junior engineers.Knowledge of the Wet Milling industry or relevant experience in other industries (food, chemical, bio-chemical, or pharmaceutical) with substantial experience in research, engineering, or manufacturing. Experience in the manufacture of sweeteners from starch, a plus.Knowledge of engineering and unit operations relevant to the Wet Milling industry, such as basic chemistry, heat and material balances, P&ID development, mechanical and physical/chemical separations, evaporation, crystallization, drying, material handling, CGMP, and energy management.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.#LI-JS1 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status. Relocation Available: Yes, Within Region

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