{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ffdb9c33a3de4c9764cb5a46","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ffdb9c33a3de4c9764cb5a46","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ffdb9c33a3de4c9764cb5a46","title":"Process Engineer","description":"About Ingredion:\nJoin 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.\n\nLocation: Bedford Park, IL (Argo Plant)\nWorkplace type: Onsite\nAs a Process Engineer, you will drive manufacturing excellence by optimizing processes, improving plant performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. This role plays a critical part in identifying opportunities, implementing technical solutions, and standardizing best practices across operations.\n\nAs a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring and optimizing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting operational challenges, and leading process improvement projects. The role partners closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to deliver sustainable improvements in safety, quality, reliability, and overall plant performance while supporting capital projects and operational standardization.\n\nThis role reports to the Process Engineering Manager and does not have direct people management responsibility but leads cross-functional teams and influences stakeholders across plant operations.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\nMonitor, analyze, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, yield, and cost performance.\n\nLead process improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects that drive operational efficiencies and cost savings.\n\nDevelop engineering documentation including process flow diagrams, material and energy balances, P&IDs, and process control strategies.\n\nTroubleshoot process and equipment issues while providing technical support to production and maintenance teams.\n\nManage small capital projects from concept through implementation and startup.\n\nUpdate and maintain Management of Change (MOC) documentation and ensure compliance with EHSSQ requirements.\n\nEstablish, implement, and monitor best operating practices, critical routines, and process standardization efforts across the plant.\n\nWhat You Will Bring:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.\n\nExperience optimizing and standardizing manufacturing or industrial processes.\n\nProven experience leading process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.\n\nKnowledge of process engineering principles, process control systems, and manufacturing operations.\n\nExperience supporting capital projects, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies.\n\nWho You Are:\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable solutions.\n\nEffective leadership and influencing skills with the ability to drive results without direct authority.\n\nContinuous improvement mindset with a passion for challenging the status quo and identifying better ways of working.\n\nStrong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.\n\nAdaptability, organization, and a results-driven approach in a dynamic manufacturing environment.\n\nWhy Join Ingredion?\nDiscover 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:\n\nTotal Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success\n\nComprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being\n\nCareer Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement\n\nEmployee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally\n\nEmployee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel\n\n#wayup\n\nWe 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.\n\nIngredion 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.\n\nIngredion 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.\n\nRelocation Available:\nYes, Within Country\n\nPay Range:\n$84,400.00-$112,533.33 Annual\n\nThis 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).\n\nIncentive Compensation:\nAs a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.\n\nBenefits:\nFull-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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Ingredion","rawCompany":"ingredion","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-02T04:04:31.465Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"325180","title":"Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing","slug":"other-basic-inorganic-chemical-manufacturing"},{"code":"325910","title":"Printing Ink Manufacturing","slug":"printing-ink-manufacturing"},{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"About Ingredion:\nJoin 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.\n\nLocation: Bedford Park, IL (Argo Plant)\nWorkplace type: Onsite\nAs a Process Engineer, you will drive manufacturing excellence by optimizing processes, improving plant performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. This role plays a critical part in identifying opportunities, implementing technical solutions, and standardizing best practices across operations.\n\nAs a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring and optimizing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting operational challenges, and leading process improvement projects. 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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.\n\nIngredion 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.\n\nIngredion 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.\n\nRelocation Available:\nYes, Within Country\n\nPay Range:\n$84,400.00-$112,533.33 Annual\n\nThis 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).\n\nIncentive Compensation:\nAs a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.\n\nBenefits:\nFull-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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-09-02T04:04:31.465Z","dateModified":"2026-09-02T04:04:31.465Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ingredion","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chicago","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ffdb9c33a3de4c9764cb5a46"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ffdb9c33a3de4c9764cb5a46"}}