Process Engineer

Commercial Metals Company · Blackwell, OK

Level: Engineer
Team: Process
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Metals
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Commercial Metals Company (metals) in Blackwell, OK. Identify, recommend, and implement process improvement opportunities where applicable.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, 5S, Extrusion

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Process Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $94k–$131k.

Median of the low and high ends of 285 live postings that list pay, out of 811 process engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 810 other live process postings in the US.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

Root cause 45%
✓ Lean 33%
Six Sigma 27%
Tooling 23%
SPC 22%
New product launch 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Commercial Metals Company in Blackwell

1 other open role at this site.

Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician

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What You'll Do

◆Identify, recommend, and implement process improvement opportunities where applicable
◆Drive process improvements based on performance analysis and lessons learned
◆Provide technical support regarding plant equipment, process efficiency, and plant wide safety
◆Recommend and implement process improvements
◆Develop solutions and improvements to equipment and processes
◆Responsible for process stabilization and improvement in all shop areas
◆Collaborate with maintenance and engineering on capital projects and commissioning of new equipment

What You'll Need

✓Minimum of 5 years experience leading and driving manufacturing process improvements. Heavy industry experience a plus.
✓Experience in Polymer extrusion, plastic additives, polymer testing, R&D experimentation and analysis is a plus
✓Prior experience in successful implementation of lean manufacturing/5S and productivity improvement initiatives is required
✓Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with excellent strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
✓Ability to work with teams and different departments
✓Ability to track, chart, and improve processes
✓Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals
✓Able to communicate, verbally and written, with operators, supervisors, maintenance, suppliers, management, and plant support staff
✓Able to prioritize, plan and drive issues, tasks, and deliverables from concept to closure

Your Education

✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
✓A degree in Science or Engineering (Polymer, Chemical, or Mechanical) is strongly preferred

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!

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it's what's inside that counts

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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 and 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.