Job Description

Ingredion Inc. seeks Principal Process Engineer in North Kansas City, MO

Job Duties: Principal Process Engineer leads technical support across a broad range of processes and technologies in multiple Ingredion facilities across all Ingredion segments to meet manufacturing, quality, safety, and cost goals. Considered Subject Matter Expert (SME) in some specific processes. Supports process and equipment troubleshooting, optimization, design and control, development and review of projects, and support during and after major project implementation. Provides a high level of technical leadership through mentoring, leading multi-discipline teams, solving technical challenges, and ensuring Ingredion applies the best technologies in its business segments globally. Develops and optimizes process designs, material and energy balances, flow diagrams, P&IDs, equipment selection, capital and operating cost estimates and process control strategies for all existing processes. Demonstrates experience in the Water & Wastewater treatment systems design, Installation, operation, and management, as well as in other utilities such as natural gas, steam, and plant air systems. Leads multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex technical problems and implement solutions. Develops process alternatives to improve the financial benefits of business decisions, validating the benefits with Finance, Accounting, and other business partners. Actively engage stakeholders on complex business issues and drive collaboration to ensure the best solution is delivered. Leads deviation treatment to solve the most complex problems across multiple sites and implements sustainable solutions in collaboration with local teams. Develops prioritized Best Operating Practices (BOP) and critical routines, provides training of their application, and supports the implementation and adherence tracking. Part-time telecommuting is an option. Hybrid work from Ingredion offices in Kansas City, MO.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or its foreign degree equivalent) in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related quantitative discipline, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or in any occupation in related field.

Special Skill Requirements: (1) SAP PM Module; (2) ISO 14001, ISO 22001, and ISO 9001; (3) Process Optimization; (4) Process Simulation; (5) Implement Water and Wastewater Maintenance and Reliability; (6) Project Management; (7) Lean Six Sigma; (8) Corn Wet Milling; (9) Utilities systems; (10) Data modeling and analysis; and (11) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis. Any suitable combination of education, training and experience is acceptable. Part-time telecommuting is an option. Hybrid work from Ingredion offices in North Kansas City, MO.

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 a competitive company match.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

To apply, please send your resume specifying Req-36831 by email to ingredion.recruitment@ingredion.com

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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.

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.