Partner with R&D to commercialize new products Modify existing equipment to enable new revenue streams Recommend new equipment to optimize existing production Optimize existing processes for cycle time Minimize waste creation Maintain process compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations Maintain ownership of all recipes and BOMs (bill of material) for plant products Lead the design of new processes to enable new plant capabilities Effectively delegate responsibility throughout assigned team members to accomplish tasks in a timely manner Drive plant engineering toward profitability, production, and continuous improvement while never sacrificing health and safety standards Assign, direct, and evaluate the work of the Process Engineering staff As needed, correct performance issues in the Process Engineering team Provide counseling and mentorship to all employees Execute career progression model for all assigned employees Maintain ownership of all plant engineering standards Partner with EHS and Maintenance to ensure that process designs are serviceable and safe Manage process engineer team   Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.  Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.  Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.   Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.