Process Engineer

Ingredion Incorporated • Belcamp, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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: Belcamp, MD Workplace type: On Site Join us as a Process Engineer and lead the charge in enhancing our processes to boost safety, quality, and productivity. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Chemical, Industrial, or Food Engineering (or equivalent experience/education considered).
• Experience in Process/Production Engineering with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Self-starter who can navigate ambiguity, stay organized, and deliver results with urgency and ownership.
• Strong project management capability, including multitasking and effective time management.
• Team-oriented leader with high integrity who can collaborate across all levels, support technical development of the hourly workforce, and use PC tools and statistical data analysis (or be working toward proficiency)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations through process studies, troubleshooting, process optimization, and historical data analysis to monitor and control key operating parameters.
• Partner with the plant safety professional, plant staff, and JHSC to support facility safety initiatives, including Pre-Start Health & Safety Reviews and safer work process design.
• Maintain and analyze historical performance data to track efficiencies versus design and help operations meet cost and production goals.
• Execute or support capital and process projects by managing scope, budget, and schedule; supervising construction and startup; coordinating across QC/QA, safety, environmental, and maintenance; and training personnel.
• Ensure accurate documentation, drawings, SOPs, and technical standards are produced, validated, and maintained for production, systems, and maintenance teams.
• Lead incident Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and drive corrective action communication, while using analytical problem-solving to support plant management’s improvement objectives.
• Lead and coach continuous improvement and performance culture initiatives (PDCA, Kaizen, SMED, Lean Six Sigma), including training needs assessment, competency development, and cost reduction/productivity/quality improvements.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees