R&D Senior Food Engineer, T&HS, US​/CAN

Position Overview

Ingredion is hiring a R&D Senior Food Engineer to scale and commercialize food ingredient technologies. This critical role will lead process development from benchtop through manufacturing, delivering high‑impact, customer‑driven solutions.

Location: White Marsh, MD
Workplace Type: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Applications and Development, Customized Solutions

• Design and execute experimental protocols on bench, pilot, and full‑scale processes; verify operating conditions and validate customer control.
• Manage cross‑functional projects related to processes and products to manufacture new solutions.
• Support internal and external manufacturing, including commercialization of new R&D products.
• Manage the Pilot Plant and all applicable equipment to ensure GMP policies and procedures are implemented, practiced, and documented.
• Analyze and resolve processing‑related problems that arise in manufacturing jointly with operations and quality.
• Define process equipment requirements; design/ select bench, pilot, and full‑scale processing equipment.
• Document all equipment process activities and prepare written reports and formal training for effective transfer to manufacturing.
• Present ideas and results effectively in cross‑functional team settings and to senior management.
• Act as subject matter expert on processing topics for team members and external customers.

• Master’s degree in Food or Chemical Engineering with significant process design and scale‑up experience.
• Extensive manufacturing experience; ability to troubleshoot and work collaboratively.
• Familiarity with food‑grade manufacturing processes: spray drying, fluidized bed agglomeration, centrifugation, horizontal and vertical blending, homogenization, pasteurization (batch & continuous), and high‑shear mixing.
• Preferred: experience generating new hydrocolloid technologies.
• Experience with financial evaluation of new processes and equipment up to $1M.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, Salesforce, and formulation management systems.
• Proficiency in statistical software (Minitab) and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers.

This position will be based at the White Marsh location but will also spend significant time at the Belcamp manufacturing site. Additional travel may be required (10‑15%).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit, and is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Effective multitasker and delegator: manage multiple priorities and delegate tasks efficiently.
• Exceptional communicator: strong written and verbal communication skills; collaborate across teams and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic leader and talent developer: show leadership and mentoring skills with high‑performing teams.

• Base Salary: $‑$ annual
• Incentive compensation under the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or role‑specific commission/bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with competitive match.
• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance‑based pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long‑term savings, and resources for mental & emotional well‑being.
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition Program – Culture of real‑time appreciation.
• Employee Discount Program – Exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.

Ingredion is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to a work environment free from harassment and discrimination. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.