Project Engineer

INGREDION INCORPORATED SOUTH SIOUX CITY
Job Description

TITLE:   Project Engineer 

LOCATION:    

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager 

 

Ingredion is currently recruiting for the position of Project Engineer.  This position supports the overall operation, providing technical expertise and innovation, utilizing knowledge of engineering principles, practice, and experience to manage projects as required. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for acting as a key technical resource and for the development and implementation of engineering programs to optimize operating performance in the areas of safety, quality, production, and reliability.  

 

As a Project Engineer, your responsibilities will include: 

 

  • Providing technical support to the Safety Manager to design and/or redesign work processes that eliminate losses due to personal injury or property damage.  

  • Execute projects, establishing and meeting budget, schedule and supervise project activity, train personnel, supervise start-up and coordinate with all departments. 

  • Design and implement capital permits and projects as identified and assigned, within budget and on time, delivering targeted return on investment and in compliance with engineering standards. 

  • Comply with all plant regulatory, ISO, Quality, Food Safety systems, GMP policies, guidelines, standards, and requirements. 

 

The Project Engineer position is well-suited for you if you: 

 

  • 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. 

  • Three (3) + years engineering experience demonstrating successful implementation of solutions, including effective project management of small to large scale projects. 

  • 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.  

 

 

 

 

Relocation Available? No/ Globally / Within Region / Within Country 

Job Grade: F 

 

If you are inspired by professional challenges and the rewards that come from a high level of performance, then Ingredion is the company for you. At Ingredion you can be a member of a globally connected team inspired to achieve great things. 

 

We believe in the power of our people to work together to seize opportunities, overcome obstacles and exceed expectations. Each day, individuals make a meaningful difference in the quality of our products and the success of our technology and operations and, in turn, the quality of life for consumers. 

 

A career at Ingredion combines the benefits and professional opportunities afforded a $7 billion leader in our industry with the dynamic environment and team-driven culture you would expect in a much smaller company. Despite its global scope and the advancement opportunities that come with it, Ingredion has the intimacy of a mid-size company, one where different perspective is sought and where relationships matter. 

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