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The Mill Engineer is a vital, hands-on role responsible for ensuring the efficient, high-volume ... Impact, and Roll Crushers. * Develops and implements recommendations and direct process ...

The Mill Engineer is a vital, hands-on role responsible for ensuring the efficient, high-volume ... Impact, and Roll Crushers. * Develops and implements recommendations and direct process ...

Reliabilty Engineer

Fort Lupton, CO · On-site

$112K - $141K/yr

We are a continuous casting aluminum rolling mill who established operations in 1984 and located in ... Job Summary: The Reliability Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the overall design ...

Reliabilty Engineer

Fort Lupton, CO · On-site

$112K - $141K/yr

We are a continuous casting aluminum rolling mill who established operations in 1984 and located in ... Job Summary: The Reliability Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the overall design ...

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How much do senior rolling mill engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior rolling mill engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Senior Rolling Mill Engineers?

Senior Rolling Mill Engineers are experienced professionals who oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of rolling mills in metal manufacturing plants. They are responsible for ensuring that the rolling processes produce metal products that meet quality and efficiency standards. Their duties often include leading engineering teams, troubleshooting equipment issues, implementing process improvements, and ensuring safety compliance. Senior Rolling Mill Engineers typically have extensive backgrounds in mechanical or metallurgical engineering and significant hands-on experience in the steel or metalworking industry.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Rolling Mill Engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Senior Rolling Mill Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing complex equipment maintenance, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring product quality under tight deadlines. These challenges can be addressed by staying up to date with the latest technological advancements, implementing predictive maintenance strategies, and fostering strong collaboration with maintenance, quality control, and production teams. Proactively communicating with team members and coordinating cross-functional projects also helps in minimizing downtime and achieving operational targets.

What is the difference between Senior Rolling Mill Engineer vs Rolling Mill Supervisor?

AspectSenior Rolling Mill EngineerRolling Mill Supervisor
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering; professional certifications preferredRelevant experience; often technical background, but may not require formal engineering degrees
Work EnvironmentDesign, analysis, and process optimization in manufacturing plantsOversees daily operations and personnel in the rolling mill
Industry UsageUsed across steel, aluminum, and metal rolling industriesPrimarily in steel and metal manufacturing facilities

The Senior Rolling Mill Engineer focuses on technical design, process improvements, and engineering analysis, while the Rolling Mill Supervisor manages daily operations and staff. Both roles are essential in the manufacturing process but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Rolling Mill Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Rolling Mill Engineer, you need in-depth knowledge of metallurgy, mechanical engineering, and process optimization, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree and significant industry experience. Familiarity with rolling mill automation systems, CAD software, and quality control standards—as well as certifications like Six Sigma—are highly valuable. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication help manage teams, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production in rolling mill operations.
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Infographic showing various Senior Rolling Mill Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.
Sr. Process Engineer - Rolling Mill

Sr. Process Engineer - Rolling Mill

Commercial Metals Company

Knoxville, TN • On-site

$99K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Commercial Metals Company rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

293rd of 535 rated manufacturers


Job description

it's what's inside that counts
There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:
  • Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
  • Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
  • 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
  • $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
  • Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job
CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.
What You'll Do
  • Analyze process performance using data-driven methods to identify waste, variability, and improvement opportunities
  • Investigate and recommend process, procedure, training or equipment needs to continually improve performance
  • Work with department and shift managers to optimize personnel and process execution for consistent performance and continuous process improvement
  • Monitor shop performance and processes daily for operation within established parameters
  • Determine causes for deviation and recommend corrections
  • Provide reporting daily, weekly and monthly to document Mill performance against established key performance indicators
  • Work with Quality Assurance Department to monitor product quality and identify and correct any deviations
  • Interact with company personnel resources external to plant about process performance and improvement
  • Initiate communication with resources external to company (suppliers and contractors) for consistency and improvement initiatives
  • Lead or support process improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives

What You'll Need
  • Knowledge of Rolling Mill operations to include Reheat Furnace, Rolling Mill, Cooling Bed, and Backshear Bundling equipment strongly preferred
  • Minimum three years rolling mill experience in a hands on environment
  • Basic knowledge of the rolling process preferred
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal
  • Highly technical, detail oriented, organized and self-starter
  • Willingness and ability to work hands-on in the shop with operators on flexible schedules
  • Ability to work within all levels of the organization (shop floor to upper management)
  • Critical thinking, strong analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail

Your Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required.

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.
If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career - and our world - forward. Let's build a better world!
CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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