Process Development Engineer - Starch Processing

TheEngineering Associatewillberesponsible for supporting process research and commercialization of technologies that enable new product development operational excellence via margin improvement and Optimizing Corn Wet Milling process agenda. The position will be leading or supporting projects across multiple business segments.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performing lab and pilot plant experiments to support New Product Development or Process Innovation projects
• Driving investigation into new process technologies
• Making recommendations for commercializing new technologies supported by experimental data
• Scanning open literature for emerging technologies related to the field
• Collaborating effectively with manufacturing personnel and crossfunctional teams to commercialize new products/processes as well as troubleshoot and optimize processes
• Leading scaleup trials at manufacturing locations
• Preparing and maintaining updated task level project plans. Actively participating in project team meetings and providing status updates including project plans and milestones
• Writing reports and effectively communicating results to the project team and stakeholders
• Analyzing production data to identify root cause for process failure
• Operating laboratory equipment safely and with little direct supervision to support project needs
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Following guidelines setup for good housekeeping GMPs and safety

Qualified candidates will have:

• Advanced degree and relevant industry experience in Chemical Food or other water and energy intensive industries. Bachelors degree with significant experience also considered.
• Experience/and proven track record of implementing new technologies in Corn Wet Milling processing
• Expertise in the food processing pharmaceutical or nutraceutical industry with emphasis on scaleup from pilot to manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Flexibility to handle and manage both longterm development projects and shortterm troubleshooting needs
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster relationships with leadership of business units R&D Technical Service Manufacturing and Regulatory groups to drive delivery on projects
• Digital awareness and analytics understanding
• Demonstrated innovative strategic and operational thinking with an ability to adapt to emerging trends
• Strong written verbal communication and presentation skills. Must be able to convey information in a clear focused and concise manner
• Demonstrated willingness to develop listening and influencing skills
• Strong business and financial acumen and ability to translate into operations strategy
• Willingness for overnight travel 2530

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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 rolespecific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Fulltime 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.