Process Optimization Specialist

4 days ago


Bedford Park, Illinois, United States Ingredion Full time
Job Summary:
As a Senior Process Engineer at Ingredion, you will play a key role in driving process improvements and ensuring the highest quality products. With a strong background in manufacturing engineering, particularly in chemical, food processing, or petroleum industries, you will provide technical leadership to our operations team.

About Us:
Ingredion is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe in fostering a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusivity for all employees, job applicants, and customers. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain documented best operational practices for crystallization unit operations
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations groups, including process studies, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Collaborate with operations associates, maintenance technicians, and leadership to ensure effective utilization of crystallization assets
• Identify training needs and opportunities, and assist in the development and delivery of training programs
• Develop and validate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complete Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Lead or serve as subject-matter-expert for Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for process deviations and incidents
• Drive and support initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Food Engineering desired
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Process Engineering in chemical, food processing, or petroleum industries
• Experience with industrial-scale crystallization, chromatography, or other rate-based separations
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills, with ability to deal with ambiguity
• Proficiency in statistical data analysis, word processing, database, and spreadsheet experience
• Project management skills, including multi-tasking and time management
• Ability to lead a team and work as a team member with various people at all levels within the organization

Estimated Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

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