Process Technology Engineer - St Louis, MO This is an exempt level position. Position Summary: The Process Technology Engineer will apply engineering principles and best practices at the facility with tasks ranging from process design, troubleshooting & optimization to implementation of best practices to the evaluation/implementation of new technologies. The primary purpose of the position is to enable facility success by ensuring that plant process systems are designed, built, operated, and maintained at optimal levels. Essential Job Functions: Operational Presence: Maintain strong floor visibility (approximately 50% of time), participate in daily walks, and lead by example through direct engagement with frontline teams. Safety Leadership: Conduct Gemba Walks to integrate people safety into daily operations and foster a plant-wide safety culture. Communication & Coverage: Build trust and alignment through visibility, consistent communication, and direct support across all shifts and schedules. Safety Culture Development: Demonstrate a firm commitment to leading, developing, and supporting safety initiatives while promoting continuous process safety improvement. Benchmarking & Improvement: Evaluate facility performance against internal and external best practices to identify and implement technology and process improvements. Project & Portfolio Management: Manage and prioritize the Wave portfolio in coordination with the Plant Manager, Focused Improvement Pillar, and/or the Milling Technology Group as applicable. Strategic Planning: Develop and maintain a five-year project portfolio that includes capital budgeting and execution, balancing non-discretionary expenditures (NDE) with productivity and growth initiatives. Technology Collaboration: Partner with the appropriate Technology Centers to ensure alignment, standardization, and implementation of best-in-class technologies. Innovation & Design: Explore, propose, and champion new process technologies, equipment design enhancements, and supplier innovations. Global Integration: Collaborate within the Global Technology Center to standardize operations, share best practices, and deploy emerging technologies. Technical Support: Assist plant operations in troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges. Goal Alignment: Support the facility in establishing and achieving performance, safety, and efficiency goals. Subject Matter Collaboration: Work closely with company experts to apply innovative approaches to plant operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement.