Manufacturing Engineer

3M•Lexington, KY

12d•$98,964 - $120,957•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. Here, you will make an impact by developing and implementing improvements related to safety, quality, service, and productivity. You will work closely with production and maintenance teams to perform troubleshooting activities and resolve equipment/downtime issues. You will also identify improvement opportunities requiring capital expenditure, establish justification, and manage projects to completion. Additionally, you will actively participate in day-to-day operations, EHS activities, MOC process change management, OEE analysis, and resolution of gaps in performance. You will initiate and lead Continuous Improvement projects, using project management tools to convey objectives, timelines, obstacles, and next steps. You will effectively troubleshoot defects and variation, perform root cause analysis, and apply problem-solving skills. You will also develop process standards and other documentation supporting the operation, and provide engineering support for assigned areas including occasional availability on nights/weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
Two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment 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

Experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role (specifically with process equipment).
Experience leading multi-functional teams through complex projects from planning to completion.
Experience developing and managing capital budgets and project completion within time and cost projections.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Experience with CI, Six Sigma, and Lean.
Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
Strong data analysis skills including Excel, Minitab, and SQL querying experience.
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 closely with production and maintenance teams to perform troubleshooting activities and resolve equipment/downtime issues.
Identify improvement opportunities requiring capital expenditure; establish justification and manage projects to completion.
Actively participate in the day-to-day operations, EHS activities, MOC process change management, OEE analysis, and resolution of gaps in performance.
Initiate and lead Continuous Improvement projects. Use project management tools to convey objectives, timelines, obstacles, and next steps.
Effectively troubleshoot defects and variation, perform root cause analysis, and apply problem solving skills.
Develop process standards and other documentation supporting the operation.
Provide engineering support for assigned areas including occasional availability on nights/weekends.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.