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Production Engineer

Tate & Lyle
Lafayette, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
  • The Production Engineer position is responsible for contributing technical expertise to ensure the operation produces product that meets all quality, cost, and efficiency requirements. This position will design, develop, and implement continuous process improvements to meet goals established by the business/location, along with providing technical guidance to the plant operations teams to assist with process troubleshooting and developing corrective action plans.

Main Accountabilities

Reports to an Operations Manager or a Technical Manager but may be under the working supervision and mentoring of a Senior Engineer. Position is closely supervised. Work plans are reviewed for accuracy, completeness and timeliness. Demonstrated ability to provide technical supervision and instructions to process operators is one of the indications that the individual is ready for promotion.

  • Conducts and/or participates in engineering projects. Obtains, organizes and interprets engineering data. Supports operational goals in the areas of safety, compliance, quality, production, cost and capital projects. Monitors day-to day production results. Considers economic as well as technical aspects of each project. Translates process to flow sheet representation under guidance.
  • Assists in preparing engineering proposals, developing findings, draws conclusions, makes recommendations and prepares reports.
  • Contributes to the design of engineering projects, ideas for safer, less expensive or new techniques whether or not situation is related to a specific project.
  • Is responsible for meeting engineering assignments within time, budget and constraints agreed upon in advance.
  • Applies standard engineering theories, concepts, and techniques and applies a working knowledge of related disciplines.
  • Demonstrates the ability to do material and energy balances for key unit operations in their assigned process area.
  • Works on a limited range of troubleshooting problems; uses basic knowledge of the process to solve problems and recommends corrective action.
  • Gains recognition from peers for gaining knowledge in the engineering field.
  • Ability to coordinate own efforts with the efforts of others. Recognizes priority conflicts and seeks guidance to resolve.
  • Develops effective working relationships with both plant operating personnel and peers.
  • Works with other process engineers and production personnel. Will have contacts with Maintenance, Accounting, Purchasing, ICD, Suppliers and professional organizations. Works with integrity and upholds the values of the organization

Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law.

The Salary range for this position is $57,500.00 - $76,700.00 - $95,900.00 USD Annually

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to:

Additional benefits at no cost to employee such as: Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more!

In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle. We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities

If you meet the qualifications, we still encourage you to get in touch and apply! We’re flexible and would love to discuss what you can contribute and how you can grow into the role.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; work from heights, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl..

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability see color and adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is potentially exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on site. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

In addition, this job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Skills And Experience Required

  • Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related engineering field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of packaging equipment.

Skills And Experience Preferred

  • Experience in solids handling and conveying
  • 1- 4 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Process Engineering for capital project execution
  • Experience in Food Manufacturing
  • Experience with mechanical reliability and preventative maintenance programs

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

Salary : $95,900

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