Process Engineer (m/f/d)
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: Hamburg
REPORTS TO: Process Engineering Lead
DIRECT REPORTS: None
WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site
The Process Engineer is responsible for technical and process support for daily business in Operations to drive quality, safety, cost, in time and other types of Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to further drive our manufacturing plant effectiveness.
Furthermore, the Process Engineer is responsible for the design, planning, coordination and execution of projects to optimize production processes.
Core Responsibilities:
1. Process Improvements – Find, coordinate and implement improvement opportunities for production & reliability in alignment with Engineering department. Technical support of production trials. Implement Lean Six Sigma Tools and methodologies.
2. Projects – Project management of technical projects, or contributing to them, developing concepts, being responsible for coordination and execution of projects.
3. Troubleshooting – Support of production & maintenance department in daily operation, e.g. trouble shooting of complex issues in operations. Execute and implement actions from root cause analysis (RCA).
4. Know-How-Transfer – Know How development and sustainable transfer to relevant stakeholders e.g. engineering, maintenance, operators and other locations. Transfer of production and engineering knowhow from other sites to HH. Build and utilize networks within and outside of the organization.
5. Leading – Guidance and management of teams without a direct line manager function. Coordination of interfaces between production, technical, engineering department, 3rd party engineering and contractors. Participation in the on-call service after training period (Werksrufbereitschaft).
6. Standards – Development and supervising implementations of internal and external standards.
7. Safety – Active involvement in ensuring occupational safety in production & maintenance. Supporting projects with specific expertise.
Qualified candidates will have:
Mandatory requirements:
8. Master or similar degree in Engineering - ideally Process / Chemical Engineering
9. Work experience in process engineering and project management
10. Good knowledge and experience in data collection and the use of analytical tools - route cause analysis, identifying CI opportunities
11. Strong knowledge in MS Office
12. English, German fluent spoken and written (level C1 minimum requirement)
Desirable requirements:
13. Previous experience in continuous improvement (CI)
14. Working knowledge of SAP, PCS7, PowerBI
15. Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt, 5S skills
Required behaviors and skills:
16. Confident communicator and team player
17. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once
18. Autonomous, analytical, structured way of working
19. Proactive with drive for results
20. Conceptual skills
21. Quick learner
22. Willingness to develop personally within the global organization
Why Join Ingredion?
Discover 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:
23. Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally (add depending on role)
24. Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
25. Generous Vacation Policy – Take advantage of 30 vacation days each year, plus two additional holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
26. Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Access health benefits, EGYM Wellpass Membership, savings plans, and resources for your well-being, plus perks like a Profi Ticket, free parking, and secure bicycle accommodations.
27. Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.
28. Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
29. Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired
30. Company Pension Plan – Secure your future with financial support for retirement.
31. Company Events – Join in on our Christmas party, family day, or Sustainability day for fun and connection
Ingredion offers support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet their needs.
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