Manufacturing Engineer

3M•Clarkston, GA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Manufacturing 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: Analyze existing CNC machining manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement, including workflow and resource utilization Lead the design, development, and implementation of tooling, fixtures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the grind shop. Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/ Kaizen) to reduce waste, drive cost‑savings, and enhance quality. Troubleshoot production issues in the grinding operation, perform root-cause analyses, and implement corrective/preventive actions. Collaborate with production associates, quality department, maintenance and other areas for new product development initiatives and qualification plans as required by customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering Discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
Three (3) years of manufacturing experience 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).
Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.
All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M.
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience with SolidWorks and/or Auto CAD
Familiarity with CNC machining operations and CMM machining and programming
Five (5) years of Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering in a private, public, government or military environment
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root-cause analysis.
Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under deadlines.
Effective communication and teamwork across functional teams

Responsibilities

Analyze existing CNC machining manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement, including workflow and resource utilization
Lead the design, development, and implementation of tooling, fixtures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the grind shop.
Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/ Kaizen) to reduce waste, drive cost‑savings, and enhance quality.
Troubleshoot production issues in the grinding operation, perform root-cause analyses, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Collaborate with production associates, quality department, maintenance and other areas for new product development initiatives and qualification plans as required by customers.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.