Manufacturing Engineer

3M•Hebron, KY

10d•$98,964 - $120,957•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements improvements in safety, quality, service, and productivity. The role works with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and downtime issues, identifies capital expenditure opportunities, builds business justifications, and manages projects through completion. The engineer participates in day-to-day operations, EHS activities, the MOC process change-management process, OEE analysis, and resolution of performance gaps. The role also leads Continuous Improvement projects, applies project-management tools, performs root-cause analysis and problem solving, and develops process standards and operational documentation. Engineering support for assigned areas may occasionally be needed on nights or weekends. The position is on-site in Hebron, Kentucky, and may involve up to 10% domestic or international travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution, completed and verified before the start date.
At least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, specifically with process equipment.
Experience leading multifunctional teams through complex projects from planning to completion.
Experience developing and managing capital budgets and completing projects within time and cost projections.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; experience with Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and Lean.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong data-analysis skills, including experience with Excel, Minitab, and SQL querying.
Experience presenting ideas in PowerPoint.
Knowledge of robots, camera/scanner vision systems, and PLC programming.
Self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement improvements related to safety, quality, service, and productivity.
Work with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment and downtime issues.
Identify improvement opportunities requiring capital expenditure, establish justifications, and manage projects to completion.
Participate in day-to-day operations, EHS activities, MOC process change management, OEE analysis, and resolution of performance gaps.
Initiate and lead Continuous Improvement projects, using project-management tools to communicate objectives, timelines, obstacles, and next steps.
Troubleshoot defects and variation, perform root-cause analysis, and apply problem-solving skills.
Develop process standards and other documentation supporting operations.
Provide engineering support for assigned areas, including occasional availability on nights and weekends.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong EHS culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.