Principal Process Engineer - Hiring Now

We are on the lookout for a focused Principal Process Engineer to join our productive team at Tate Lyle in Lafayette, IN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Principal Process Engineer is a terrific opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, leadership and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Principal Process Engineer at Tate Lyle today!

You want to be part of a continuously evolving and solutions-oriented team? You have a passion for innovation, and want to work with other dedicated individuals? By applying, you are taking a big first step to be part of an exciting organization that makes an important difference in the lives of millions. Join us on this journey!

Our purpose is simple: to help people all over the world make healthier and tastier food and drink choices, whilst supporting our communities and caring for our planet, not just today but for the future.

Tate & Lyle PLC is a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions. Supported by our 160-year history of ingredient innovation, we partner with customers to provide consumers with healthier and tastier choices.

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The Process Engineer position is responsible for providing technical expertise to ensure the operation produces product that meets all quality, cost, and efficiency requirements. This position will design, develop, and implement continuous process improvements to meet goals established by the business/location, along with providing technical guidance to the plant operations teams to assist with process troubleshooting and developing corrective action plans.

Main accountabilities

• Entry to this position is based on the appropriate level of experience and professional competence. Advancement beyond this level is dependent upon demonstrated accomplishment, as well as experience and professional competence.
• Designs, develops and implements successful processes. Monitors day-to-day production results. Performs many technical functions, but also provides coordination and direction for other engineers, and maintains close contact with company engineers and production personnel. Reviews and evaluates technical work by others and incorporates related work into unified results.
• Collaborates in preparing engineering proposals and setting goals, and in developing and evaluating findings, draws conclusions and makes recommendations. Prepares engineering reports and informally imparts technical and procedural expertise as requested by other company personnel.
• Carries the process responsibility for large segments of a major project. Develops process and economic estimates based on sometimes-incomplete data. Contributes ideas for safer, less expensive or new techniques whether or not situation is related to a specific project. An engineer at this level should be recognized as an expert in multiple unit operations.
• Is responsible for meeting goals within time and budget constraints. Carries the process responsibilities for large segments of a major project.
• Applies standard engineering theories, concepts and techniques.
• Works on a broad range of troubleshooting problems; uses creative thinking to solve problems and recommend corrective action. Possesses in depth expertise that is recognized and used within the company. Maintains technical skill and knowledge at state of the art level. . The Senior Engineer is known at the other plants and is familiar with processes at the other plants; able to recognize differences in the processes and use that knowledge to develop improvements.
• Is skilled in communication.
• Coordinates efforts of others. Anticipates and resolves priority conflicts. Assists informally without appearing critical. Provide technical supervision and instructions. Works with the development of entry level professionals in procedural as well as technical matters. Ability to manage or mentors less experienced engineers is a must at this level.
• Works with other process engineers, ICD and production personnel throughout the company. Regularly contacts or visits other manufacturing facilities. Has frequent contact with Sales, Marketing and Accounting and other Administrative functions, suppliers and professional organizations. Works with integrity and upholds the values of the organization.
• Reports to an operations level management position - Operations Manager or Technical Manager.
• This position receives limited direction and supervision. Receives direction primarily on administrative matters. Much latitude is given for planning work. Work is accepted as accurate and complete. Free to accept most informal requests for assistance and to engage in innovative or exploratory activities. The Senior Engineer routinely recognizes opportunities for improvement and develops projects to implement the ideas.

Required:

• Bachelors of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field

• Minimum of 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred :

• Experience in Chemical Process Engineering or Chemical Production

• Experience in Corn Wet Milling/Food Manufacturing

At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

If you meet even 50% of the qualifications, we still encourage you to get in touch and apply! We're flexible and would love to discuss what you can contribute and how you can grow into the role.

This position is located at Tate & Lyles flagship facility, located in Lafayette, Indiana. West Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana is home to Purdue University. A community rich with tradition and all of beauty of a classic Midwestern destination while only a few hours away from Indianapolis, Chicago, and Louisville. A vibrant downtown, spanning Lafayette and West Lafayette, remains the hear of the cities ever-grown community.

EEO Statement

Tate & Lyle will base all of its employment decisions on job-related standards and its commitment to equal employment opportunity (EEO). Tate & Lyle will ensure that promotion decisions are made in accordance with the principles of EEO by imposing only valid requirements for promotional opportunities. Tate & Lyle will also ensure that all other human resource matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are administered without regard to an employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

The successful attainment of equal employment opportunity requires the maximum cooperation of all employees. All managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and enforcing this Policy. In addition, all other employees are expected to perform their job responsibilities in a manner that supports equal employment opportunity for all.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

Benefits of working as a Principal Process Engineer in Lafayette, IN:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary