Senior Project Engineer

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets 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 youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres 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.

Location: Cedar Rapids IA

Workplace type: On Site

As a Sr Project Engineer you will lead complex capital and process improvement projects that drive operational excellence reduce manufacturing costs improve productivity and minimize waste across our operations. You will leverage your technical expertise and project leadership capabilities to deliver projects safely on schedule within budget and aligned with business objectives.

This role reports to the Manager Project Engineering and partners closely with Operations Maintenance & Reliability Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver sustainable business results.

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning design budgeting and execution of multiple complex engineering and capital projects ensuring delivery against scope cost and schedule commitments.
• Develop engineering designs process flow diagrams material and energy balances preliminary P&IDs and process control strategies to support project execution.
• Utilize Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) and project governance processes to monitor project performance and communicate key performance indicators.
• Identify and implement process improvements innovative technologies and innovative solutions that optimize productivity reduce manufacturing costs and create long-term value.
• Partner with Maintenance & Reliability teams to coordinate project design shutdown planning scheduling and major reliability improvement initiatives.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable internal standards regulatory requirements and safety expectations.
• Analyze project outcomes validate business benefits and collaborate with Finance and business partners to assess financial impacts and value realization.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience in project engineering process engineering or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex capital projects in industrial manufacturing chemical food or related processing environments.
• Strong understanding of project management principles engineering design practices and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams budgets schedules contractors and stakeholders.

Who You Are

• A collaborative leader who effectively influences stakeholders and builds alignment across multiple functions.
• A strategic problem solver who thrives in ambiguous situations and develops practical value-driven solutions.
• A data-driven decision maker who uses technical and operational insights to improve business performance.
• An effective communicator who proactively shares information and manages stakeholder expectations throughout project execution.
• A results-oriented professional who manages resources efficiently embraces change and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement.

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 disabilitymental or physicalmarital 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 applicants 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:

Yes

Pay Range:

$102100.00-$136166.67 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 comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.

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 disabilitymental or physicalmarital 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 applicants 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 competitive company match.