Continuous Improvement Engineer
Core
Lead continuous improvement processes, process optimization, and the implementation of the Ingredion Performance System (IPS) to drive operational excellence in a corn wet milling plant.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Engineer (IC)
Builds
Process improvements, sustainability of management systems, and digital OEE reporting for unit operations.
Domain
Manufacturing (Corn Wet Milling) / Industrial Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Process/Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Engineering fundamentals (chemistry, heat/mass balances, separation), Digital systems (OEE, KPI reporting), Change management
Preferred skills
Green Belt certification, PowerApps/PowerBI/Power Automate, Electronic paperwork implementation
Technologies
OEE systems, PowerBI, PowerApps, Power Automate, Integrated action tracking
Responsibilities
Lead CI/IPS management system implementation and sustainability, Deliver Management System training, Establish KPI baselines and support target setting, Maintain improvement project portfolio, Support cost reduction and productivity targets, Evaluate new technologies for process efficiency, Facilitate Kaizen events and RCA studies, Coach and mentor plant teams on CI methodologies
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC