Ingredion Incorporated

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.

Location: North Kansas City

Workplace Type: On-Site

Are you passionate about optimizing operations and driving efficiency? We’re looking for a Process Engineer to transform workflows, enhance production, and create smarter, more effective systems—join us in shaping the future!

As a Process Engineer in the Treating and Drying department, you will develop innovative solutions and new approaches to engineering problems, determining the sequence of steps or processes required to fabricate and assemble products that meet the organisation's standards of quality and cost. This position reports to the Unit Manager.

What you will do:

• Optimize Operations – Analyze and refine workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Enhance Production – Implement process improvements to drive better output and quality.
• Problem-Solving – Identify inefficiencies and develop solutions to streamline operations.
• Data-Driven Decisions – Use analytics to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with teams across departments to improve processes.
• Innovation & Sustainability – Drive forward-thinking solutions for long-term operational success.
• Technical Expertise – Apply engineering principles to optimize manufacturing systems.

What you will bring:

• Experience in executing projects or process improvements and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information and prepare concisely written reports.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, build consensus, and foster relationships at multiple organization levels and across different organizational functions. Is self-directed and demonstrates high level of initiative.
• Demonstrated degree of sound judgment, resourcefulness, and innovation in handling complex technical assignments, with minimal supervision.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 3 or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to successfully implement capital projects/permits and perform engineering functions in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrate completed projects meet the design objectives.
• Project Management training and/or certification, a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification, a plus.

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.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Region

Pay Range:

$81,680.00-$108,906.67 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.