Principal Mechanical Engineer

Ingredion Incorporated • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as a global Subject Matter Expert in mechanical engineering for utilities and process equipment, providing technical leadership, design support, troubleshooting, and project oversight across multiple Ingredion facilities to drive manufacturing, safety, reliability, quality, and cost efficiency. This role reports to the Director of Global Process Engineering, Utilities

Requirements

• Bachelors or masters degree in mechanical engineering or related field with equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in Mechanical engineering and plant manufacturing required.
• Experience with multi-site, regional, or global experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers mechanical engineering expertise across multiple Ingredion facilities, including system design, equipment specification, troubleshooting, optimization, and engineering studies to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.
• Apply deep technical knowledge in areas such as bulk solids handling, rotating equipment, utilities (boilers, compressors, cogeneration), and mechanical systems design, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and best practices.
• Evaluates and scopes projects to ensure optimal technology selection, accurate budgeting, and alignment with business goals, while reviewing designs for safety and operational excellence.
• Leads cross-functional teams to solve complex mechanical challenges, implement sustainable solutions, and drive continuous improvement across sites.
• Drives standardization and knowledge sharing by authoring engineering standards, contributing to knowledge management systems, and promoting best practices globally.
• Supports operational governance by applying IPS standards, leading deviation treatments, and developing Best Operating Practices (BOPs) with training and adherence tracking.
• Mentors early-career engineers and documents success cases and lessons learned to build organizational capability and enhance performance across key KPIs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based pay
• Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with an competitive company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal