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Aris Amplify

Mill Engineer

Sylva, NC · On-site

Position Overview The Mill Engineer serves as a technical leader within a paper manufacturing facility, driving optimization, monitoring and continuous improvement across the entire production ...

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How much do mill engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for mill engineer in the United States is $89,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a mill engineer do?

A Mill Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, operation, and maintenance of milling equipment and processes in industries such as mining, manufacturing, or agriculture. Their main duties include optimizing mill efficiency, ensuring safety protocols are followed, troubleshooting equipment issues, and working with other engineers to improve production output. They often analyze data, implement process improvements, and coordinate with teams to achieve operational goals. Mill Engineers play a crucial role in maximizing productivity and reducing downtime in milling operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mill engineer?

To thrive as a Mill Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or chemical engineering, process optimization, and safety protocols, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with process control systems (such as DCS/SCADA), CAD software, and certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) are often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication help Mill Engineers lead projects and resolve production issues efficiently. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring optimal mill performance, minimizing downtime, and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges mill engineers face when optimizing production processes?

Mill Engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing production efficiency with equipment maintenance, minimizing downtime, and ensuring product quality meets stringent standards. They must also adapt quickly to changing raw material characteristics and troubleshoot unexpected mechanical or process issues. Successful Mill Engineers collaborate closely with operators, maintenance teams, and quality control to address these issues and implement continuous improvements, often using data analysis and process optimization tools.
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Mill Engineer

Sylva, NC • On-site

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Job description

Job description:

Position Overview

The Mill Engineer serves as a technical leader within a paper manufacturing facility, driving optimization, monitoring and continuous improvement across the entire production process, from raw material intake through finished product output.

This role combines hands-on mechanical engineering for equipment upgrades, reliability improvements and facility maintenance with strong analytical expertise in papermaking processes, chemistry and manufacturing efficiency. The Mill Engineer partners with operations and maintenance teams to maximize production yield, improve product quality, support environmental compliance and foster a safe, continuous improvement-focused manufacturing environment.


Key Responsibilities

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead the design, implementation and execution of mechanical and process improvements to manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve machine reliability, production throughput and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
  • Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, improve yield and optimize energy efficiency.
  • Support capital projects, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.

Papermaking & Process Engineering

  • Optimize stock preparation, pulping, screening, cleaning and related manufacturing processes to maximize fiber utilization and product quality.
  • Develop strategies to reduce contaminants and improve process stability throughout the manufacturing cycle.
  • Monitor and optimize water systems, process chemistry and resource utilization to improve operational efficiency and sustainability.
  • Partner with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement long-term corrective actions.

Safety, Compliance & Leadership

  • Promote a safety-first culture by incorporating safe engineering practices into equipment design, maintenance and process improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations and applicable industry standards.
  • Track, analyze and report key manufacturing performance indicators (KPIs) to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, quality and leadership teams to achieve production, quality and business objectives.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Science or a related engineering discipline preferred.
  • Three to five-plus years of engineering experience in a heavy industrial or continuous manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in paper manufacturing, recycled fiber processing or similar manufacturing operations is highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD or SolidWorks) for equipment design and facility layout.
  • Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), process controls and industrial instrumentation.
  • Demonstrated experience leading capital improvement projects from planning and design through implementation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively partner with production, maintenance and leadership teams.


Key Strengths

  • Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
  • Paper Manufacturing / Pulp & Paper Operations
  • Capital Projects & Equipment Reliability
  • Mechanical Engineering & Troubleshooting
  • Safety, Environmental Compliance & Process Controls


About Aris Amplify

This search is being conducted by Aris Amplify, a Charles Aris Inc. company. We specialize in connecting top-tier talent with growth-oriented companies across the country in accounting and finance, engineering and operations, sales and marketing, and HR and executive support — all on a contingent basis. We are committed to creating meaningful connections between exceptional talent and dynamic organizations through a focused, efficient and personalized recruiting process. Learn more about our approach at charlesaris.com/aris-amplify-recruiting-services.


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