Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Engineer a Better Plant, Every Day.

Location: Ahmedabad, India

Reports to: Production & Maintenance Leader

Workplace Type: On-site

Drive OPEX, brownfield, and OEE improvement projects at our Ahmedabad manufacturing site — from scoping through execution — bringing strong technical expertise and a safety-first mindset to boost plant efficiency, reliability, and performance.

What You Will Do

• Lead brownfield and OPEX mechanical projects across existing plant assets, from scoping and design through equipment procurement, vendor selection, execution, and completion, on time and on budget.
• Drive OEE improvement initiatives by identifying efficiency gaps, upgrading equipment, and optimizing existing mechanical systems and processes.
• Develop and review mechanical modification designs, layouts, and drawings for existing plant systems, including piping, equipment upgrades, HVAC, and fire protection systems.
• Review technical offers and participate in vendor evaluations, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and technical bid analysis for upgrade and retrofit projects.
• Provide technical guidance to the project team, working closely with design consultants, equipment vendors, and site contractors through mechanical completion, commissioning, and handover with minimal production disruption.
• Prepare project status reports, flag risks early, and drive resolution with management.
• Ensure all modifications and installations meet design specifications, Ingredion safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans and spare parts strategies to sustain long-term plant reliability and performance.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 8-12 years of proven project management experience in brownfield/OPEX across projects of varying scale.
• Engineering experience in manufacturing plant/factory based preferred
• Background in pharma, specialty chemicals or food & beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Strong project management planning and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Project and AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with food manufacturing standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP.
• Project management certification.
• Familiarity with SAP maintenance modules.

Why Join Ingredion? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired
  

Ready to make a production plant run better? Join Ingredion and help drive operational excellence through smarter, safer engineering.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

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