Project Engineer - Monroe, OH

Project Engineer – Monroe, Ohio Nutrition Plant

This is an exempt level position.

As a Project Engineer at our Monroe, Ohio Nutrition Plant, you will help manage capital projects that improve facility operations. You will coordinate the design and implementation of process projects, from identifying and evaluating opportunities through authorization, installation, and commissioning. In this role, you will collaborate with ADM management, operations and maintenance teams, and third‑party contractors. You will also apply your engineering skills to support day‑to‑day operations through troubleshooting and process improvement.

• Proactively support safety, environmental, food safety, and quality programs at the facility, upholding ADM standards for all employees, contractors, and visitors
• Manage projects efficiently from inception to commissioning, including developing project scope, sizing equipment, detailing P&IDs, and completing other front‑end engineering tasks; request project authorization once scope is defined and coordinate completion with operations, maintenance, and third‑party contractors while minimizing operational impact
• Identify and recommend improvements to processes, facilities, equipment, and safety programs
• Support the product development team in scaling up and transferring new products to the production floor, including participating in the planning and observation of new process startups
• Facilitate change management using the Management of Change (MOC) process for both permanent and temporary changes
• Assist with daily operations by troubleshooting process, equipment, and automation issues and supporting maintenance activities to minimize disruptions
• Support the site EH&S coordinator with activities and small projects, gaining hands‑on experience in environmental health and safety

• A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field, with experience in a process engineering or operations role
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience; operations experience is a plus
• Project management experience or background is helpful
• A strong commitment to safety
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work closely with site departments
• Knowledge of process unit operations including distillation, reaction, and filtration
• Ability to anticipate challenges and develop options to overcome them

This role includes regular time on the production floor where chemical operations are ongoing. Conditions may vary seasonally, with warmer temperatures in summer and cooler in winter.

• Move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs, using ladders, kneeling, and bending
• Work at heights
• Wear a respirator when required
• Lift and transport materials weighing up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally; team members are encouraged to request assistance for anything over 50 lbs
• Walk or stand for 1–3 hours at a time

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between: $85,500.00 – $

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus.

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on‑site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as…