Sr. Process Engineer — Chicago

Ingredion Inc. seeks Sr Process Engineer in Bedford Park, IL Job Duties : Responsible for providing technical support to maintenance and operations groups including process studies, troubleshooting, process optimization, and analysis of historical data to identify, monitor and control key operating parameters. Responsible for developing Best Operational Practices (BOPs) related to crystallization processes and audit these processes to standard to support consistent delivery and continuous improvement of process outcomes. Develop and validate Standard Operating Procedures and completes Management of Change (MOC) to ensure technical proficiency and validity of documentation. Routinely review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure that all processes and documentation adhere to Quality Management System (QMS) and FSSC22000 standards. Lead or serve as subject-matter-expert for Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for process deviations and incidents. Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement problem solving projects (PDCA, Kaizen, SMED, LSS) that support plant performance enhancement at all dimensions. Drive and support initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance. Minimum Requirements : Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Engineering (any field) or a closely related field plus five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Special Skill Requirements : (1) Crystallization; (2) Chromatography; (3) Process Design and Optimization; (4) Project Management; (5) operations planning; (6) Power BI; (7) Visio; (8) SAP Ariba; (9) Master Data Governance; (10) Quality Assurance; (11) Data Analysis and Reporting. Salary: $122,616.00-153,200.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 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 a competitive company match. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. To apply, please send your resume specifying Req-40410 by email to ingredion.recruitment@ingredion.com #LI-DNI 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: 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.