Sr. Project Engineer
About Ingredion:
Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
As a Sr. Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the management and execution of capital and technical improvement projects at the Cedar Rapids facility. This role leads projects through all engineering phases - including concept development, planning, budgeting, detailed design, construction, commissioning, startup, training, and handover to manufacturing- while ensuring safe execution, cost control, schedule adherence, and compliance with engineering and regulatory standards.
The Project Engineer works closely with operations, maintenance, safety, procurement, and external engineering and construction partners to deliver value-driven projects aligned with business goals.
What you will do:
- Develop and manage capital and continuous improvement projects.
- Work with contractors and vendors to specify equipment and installations.
- Ensure regulatory and company compliance with all applicable standards, procedures, and best working practices.
- Demonstrate good practices and leadership in safety and environmental stewardship.
- Provide troubleshooting assistance to the plant.
- Work with the production, engineering, and other plant teams to improve safety, product quality, and production efficiencies.
- Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis discussions and implement solutions as identified.
- Responsible for concept, design, estimating, proposal submittal, purchasing, installation, start-up, commissioning, documentation, training, and closure of capital projects.
- Utilize methodologies including Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Effective Communication, 5S, where appropriate.
- Demonstrate that completed projects meet the design objectives.
- Coordinating activities with individuals from other functional areas within the company to support overall business strategy and goals.
- Maintaining open communication with departmental personnel.
- Providing exceptional customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Assist in mentoring of less experienced engineers.
What you will bring:
- Possess strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with engineers with a variety of experience
- Work effectively in a team environment, build consensus, and foster relationships at multiple organizational levels and across different functions.
- Demonstrate a degree of sound judgment, resourcefulness, initiative, and innovation in handling complex technical assignments, with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate leadership potential, and be well-organized and team-oriented.
Who you are:
- University degree in Applied Sciences in Mechanical, Chemical, or Food Engineering discipline.
- At least five years of related work experience in the food industry or similar manufacturing business is preferred. Salary and title to be commensurate with experience.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Sound technical ability and experience.
- Good project management skills.
- Knowledge of engineering and unit operations relevant to the corn wet milling industry, such as basic chemistry, heat and material balances, mechanical and physical/chemical separations and energy management.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify opportunities or improvements, make recommendations, implement action plans, and follow up to assure effective results.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the use of personal computers to prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using MS Windows-based programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effect change through persuasion and good communication.
- Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Multi-tasking and time management skills.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity.
Why Join Ingredion?
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
- Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
- 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:
No
Pay Range:
$106,000.00-$141,333.33 Annual
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 competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and an employer funded health spending account as well as multiple retirement savings products.
