Req-38087 Project Leader- Food Technical Service, T&Hs, Us/Can

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.

Location: Englewood, CO

As a Project Leader in Technical Service (Batter, Breading & Coatings Applications), you will lead technical development and customer-facing innovation activities focused on batter and breading systems, with an emphasis on fried food applications. This role serves as a key technical partner to customers, developing new prototype concepts, executing customer projects, and translating Ingredion ingredient technologies into commercially relevant B&B solutions.

You will lead the Batter & Breading Customer Experience & Technology (CET) team at the Englewood site, guide technical project execution, and drive applied research on new ingredients and technologies for fried applications. In addition, this role will support the Englewood Site Manager with a limited scope of administrative and operational responsibilities.

What you will do:

• Lead technical execution and support roadmap development for target B&B/coating accounts, aligning with strategic business goals. Identify and pursue new business opportunities by translating customer needs into innovative, value-creating solutions.
• Engage customers via both in-person and virtual presentations, including training, solution demos, and capability reviews, to articulate the value proposition of Ingredion solutions to generate sales opportunities & pipeline
• Drive hands-on experimentation, pilot-scale trials, and product optimization in laboratory and application settings.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and regional technical teams to support customer demonstrations, presentations, and commercialization efforts.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies within fried foods and coating applications.
• Provide limited administrative and operational support to the Englewood Site Manager, including coordination, basic reporting, and support of site initiatives as needed.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in technical service, R&D, or applications development, with strong emphasis on batter, breading, and coating systems.
• Understanding of common food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions including sweeteners, texturizers, stabilizers, flavors and functional nutritional ingredients. Specific B&B/coating experience is a plus.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
• Preferred previous experience in a technical service role or similar with familiarity with customer account support and management.
• Ability to travel up to 30% for customer visits, trials, and industry events.

Who you are:

• Technically curious, hands-on, and motivated by solving real-world customer challenges.
• Comfortable in a customer-facing role, communicating technical concepts clearly and confidently.
• Collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional environments.
• Organized, adaptable, and capable of balancing innovation work with operational support.
• Strong business awareness and understanding of customers and market drivers.

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, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program- A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law ("protected classifications"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

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.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.