Manufacturing Engineer

3MCottage Grove, MN
Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. This role supports a dynamic 24x7 operation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
  • Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams from multiple locations and divisions
  • Ability to navigate through ambiguity and change

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
  • Three (3) years of engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills; practical and hands-on, with analytical comprehension and data driven decision making
  • Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Analysis

Responsibilities

  • Leading Lean Six Sigma teams and Product and Process Understanding (PPU) efforts to improve safety, increase yields, improve productivity
  • Driving Capital Investment, New Product Introduction and New Technologies to Increase Manufacturing Capabilities
  • Efficiently troubleshooting defects and variation, performing root cause analysis and applying systemic problem-solving skills and robust solutions
  • Proactively communicating at all levels of the organization to drive direction and positive change
  • Supporting a dynamic 24x7 operation through a willingness to be on-call
  • Complying with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties
  • Contributing to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Absences
  • Retirement Benefits
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