Manufacturing Engineer*

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer role at 3M offers a dynamic opportunity to transition from private, public, government, or military experience into a fast-paced, innovative environment. At 3M you will collaborate with creative professionals from around the world, driving improvements in process safety, quality, cost, capacity, and productivity through engineering and continuous improvement methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, initiate, and lead projects to improve process safety, quality, service, cost, capacity, and productivity.
• Improve manufacturing equipment capabilities using methodologies like standard work, tier reviews, and kaizens.
• Troubleshoot defects and variations, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Engage in daily operations to resolve equipment downtime issues, assure quality and productivity, and meet service targets.
• Create and maintain documentation including specifications, preventative maintenance, and change management records.
• Establish an extensive network of support across laboratory, quality, financial, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing functions.
• Communicate at all levels of the organization, serving as a technical resource within the immediate work group.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering field from an accredited university (verified prior to start).
• Three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment within private, public, government, or military sectors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting with strong engineering and mechanical problem-solving skills.
• Training and experience in continuous improvement methods, statistics, designed experiments, and Six Sigma; Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Proven capability and knowledge of equipment reliability concepts and methods.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing conditions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated project leadership, teamwork, and effective communication skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Expected range of $122,292 - $149,468 (includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, subject to eligibility and experience).
• A comprehensive range of benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Additional perks such as Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits.
• Relocation assistance may be authorized and travel up to 5% may be required.