As a Process Engineer, your responsibilities will include for both Kerr Facilities (Oxnard, CA and Salem, OR):

• Utilize lean principles, analyze process conditions and operational activities to propose corrective actions as needed to ensure the process operates in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Assist Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting of processing equipment and increase process reliability using root cause analysis.
• Perform investigations for quality failures and propose corrective actions to address failures.
• Aid in day-to-day activities of the operation to produce products of quality and quantity to meet the projected demands of customers.
• Incorporate Safety, Health and Environmental compliance requirements into process improvements.
• Manage assignments in accordance with Ingredion Engineering Standards.
• Develop, evaluate and seek approval for process modifications and optimization programs to improve the efficiency and capability of plant processes.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives cross-functionally.
• Lead or participate in strategic process initiatives and studies.
• Review all R&D routers for specification changes, new material/chemicals, and inventory changes for production impact.
• Maintain process documentation for processes.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of operations personnel in operational techniques and standard operating procedures.
• Must be able to work off shift if necessary, to manage projects.
• Must also be available to travel to the Oxnard, CA facility when needed for support or manage projects.

Qualified candidates will have:

• BS degree in Industrial or Mechanical engineering discipline (Other disciplines maybe considered based on experience).
• 3 - 5 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate across functional lines at all levels.
• Decision making ability, planning and time management skills.
• Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Access, Teams, Visio, Project, Outlook) and Windows proficiency.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement and lean methodologies and tools, such as RCA’s, Kaizens, waste reduction.
• Strong desire for continued personal development through training and mentoring.
• Ability to train and coach others to improve performance.
• A real sense of urgency in everything you do.
• Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.
• Ability to apply Ingredion’s Safety, Environmental and GMP standards.
• Computerized maintenance management experience desired.
• Experience with P&ID’s and PLC and diagrams in troubleshooting or design would be a plus.
• A willingness to “Roll Up Your Sleeves and Get Dirty” is a must.