Process Engineer - Deerfield, MO

Summary

This role provides engineering support and leadership for the Deerfield Ag Services and Oilseeds Complex. The primary focus is to apply engineering expertise to lead and support projects that enhance personnel safety, total process safety, finished product quality, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Analyze and evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities; recommend and implement data‑driven solutions that enhance performance, safety, and efficiency.
• Support daily operations through active involvement in production, maintenance, and contractor supervision as required.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support to resolve process and maintenance‑related challenges.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure effective integration of new processes, technologies, and equipment.
• Engage with operations, maintenance, and contractor teams to sustain and improve facility reliability, equipment performance, and safety programs.
• Lead and participate in technical training initiatives to develop the skills and knowledge of operational team members.
• Manage capital projects up to $5 million and serve as an active stakeholder on project teams executing capital investments exceeding $5 million.
• Demonstrate leadership in fostering a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset; actively support process safety initiatives, with knowledge of PSM programs considered an asset.
• Partner with external plant teams (CAPEX, Technology, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, Quality/Food Safety, Performance Excellence, and Performance Management) to drive and execute continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead contractor teams during project execution, ensuring strict adherence to occupational and process safety standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Agricultural, & Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred)

• 3 or more years of experience in a Process/Production Engineering role in a continuous manufacturing environment (food/feed/chemicals manufacturing strongly preferred)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross‑functional teams.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings and documentation, such as P&IDs and control narratives.
• Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently.
• High level of motivation and results‑oriented way of working.
• MS Office Suite

• Experience working in manufacturing and/or construction industry.
• Experience with Capital Project Management.
• Engineering Software/tools (CAD, Statistical Analysis, Process Modeling).

• 50% in the field, 50% desk work.
• Walk long distances.
• Stand and sit interchangeably for various periods.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Lift 50 lbs.

• Base pay range: $72,900.00 - $.
• Salaried Incentive Plan:
  The total compensation package for this position will also include an annual bonus.

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on‑site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions, cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as Linked In Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.