Development Lab Process Engineer

3M

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About The Position

Job Title Development Lab Process Engineer Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Pilot Plant Process Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Leading or participating in stages of new product commercialization. The person in this role will use extensive knowledge of statistical techniques for monitoring and improving processes and will act as technical resource to troubleshoot and resolve process issues. Initiating, identifying, recommending, and overseeing programs in the R&D area of responsibility to improve: 1) service, capability and quality, and/or (2) process safety and health/environmental impact. Determining annual capital planning needs for assigned area of responsibility. Fostering and cultivating an extensive network of support and resources (laboratory, quality, financial, manufacturing, engineering) to facilitate completion of assignments. Possessing advanced communication skills for listening, reading, writing and speaking. Demonstrates advanced team effectiveness and leadership skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
• One (1) year of combined experience in manufacturing and/or product/process development in a private, public, government or military environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of combined experience in manufacturing and/or product/process development in a private, public, government or military environment
• One (1) year of technical experience in polymers, adhesives, extrusion, compounding, web handling, microreplication, coating, lamination, or slitting
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Creative thinking, complex problem solving, leadership, teamwork, and strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Leading or participating in stages of new product commercialization.
• The person in this role will use extensive knowledge of statistical techniques for monitoring and improving processes and will act as technical resource to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
• Initiating, identifying, recommending, and overseeing programs in the R&D area of responsibility to improve: 1) service, capability and quality, and/or (2) process safety and health/environmental impact.
• Determining annual capital planning needs for assigned area of responsibility.
• Fostering and cultivating an extensive network of support and resources (laboratory, quality, financial, manufacturing, engineering) to facilitate completion of assignments.
• Possessing advanced communication skills for listening, reading, writing and speaking.
• Demonstrates advanced team effectiveness and leadership skills.

Benefits

• 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
• To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees