Senior Process Engineer

About Ingredion:

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TITLE:Process Engineer - Wet Manufacturing Operations

LOCATION:South Sioux City, NE

REPORTS TO:OperationsManager

Workplace Type: Onsite

Relocation allowance provided.

Ingredion is hiring a Process Engineer - Wet Manufacturing Operations to provide leadership and technical solutions to operations. This position supports and ensures proper response to activities within the unit, including managing assigned operations and tasks in various areas to meet the South Sioux City Plant’s safety, environmental, quality, costand customer delivery goals. The Process Engineer serves on task forces, cross-functional teams, committees, and works shift assignments in the unit as needed.

What you will do:

• Responsible for day-to-day production, maintenance, and engineering support and troubleshooting to produce products of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the projected needs of customers.

• Keeping historical data, including tracking of daily performance, analyzingand monitoringkey efficiencies and parameters against design to assistOperations with troubleshooting and meeting costs and production goals.

• Providing management support in response to process deviations as reflected in KPI reports and process trends, assistingoperations teams in troubleshooting process deviations.

• Analyzing processes, developing new operating techniquesand recommending changes or capital expenditures to maintainor improve business efficiencies, facility life and quality.

• Supporting and leading investigations related to safety and quality incidents.

• Lead and coordinate the training and coaching of operations personnel in both process design and operational techniques establishedto maintain unit business objectivesand to provide organizational strength and individual growth within the organization.

• Monitoring process conditions and operational activities and proposes corrective action as needed to ensure operation of the process in a cost effective and efficient manner.

• Certified Lean Specialist responsible for leading internal department projects.

• Partnering with trainers to support, develop, and execute training programs, including verification of training effectiveness.

• As needed, covering Department Manager or Operations Leads responsibilities due to vacations and vacancies.

What you will bring:

• Ability to manage a manufacturing environment, including the capability to perform effectively in high-stress, emergency, and crises.

• Ability to train and coach others to improve performance, including supporting supervisor training, mentoring, and development.

• Capacityto solve problems through creative, innovative solutions and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks.

• Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.

• Ability to learn and apply Ingredion’s GMP, Quality and Safety standards.

• Ability to support department adaptability, flexibility, and readiness to change.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate across functional lines at all levels.

• Decision making ability, planning and time management skills.

• Experience in wet processing is preferred

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover whyIngredion istheideal placetoadvanceyourcareerwithourexceptionalrewardsandbenefitspackagedesignedtohelp youthrive. Createthefuture withusandenjoy:

• Total RewardsPackage - Competitivesalaryandperformance-basedpayrecognizingyourcontributionstooursuccess.

• ComprehensiveBenefits& WellnessSupport-Health, long-termsavings, andresourcesfor yourphysical, mental, andemotionalwell-being.

• FlexibleWorkArrangements- Wevalueflexibilitytosupport youbothprofessionallyandpersonally.

• Career Growth - Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.

• EmployeeRecognitionProgram-A cultureof real-time appreciation, withpersonalizedrecognitionrewardsglobally.

• 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 competitivecompany match.