Manufacturing Engineer

3M•Ames, IA

5d•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: Development and implementation of improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost in assigned areas. Actively participate in the day-to-day operations, specifically daily tier process, EHS activities, MOC process change management, OEE analysis, and resolution of gaps in performance. Initiate and lead Continuous Improvement projects across the Value Stream. Use project management tools to convey objectives, timelines, obstacles, and next steps. Understand and use statistical analysis and PPU to improve process. Effectively troubleshoot defects and variation, perform root cause analysis, and apply problem solving skills. Manage strategic source of supply projects. Drive capital investment, new product introduction, and new technologies to increase manufacturing capability. Provide daily engineering support for assigned areas including occasional availability on nights/weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Two (2) 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).

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience in leading multi-functional teams through complex projects from planning to completion
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Experience with CI and Lean.
Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost in assigned areas.
Actively participate in the day-to-day operations, specifically daily tier process, EHS activities, MOC process change management, OEE analysis, and resolution of gaps in performance.
Initiate and lead Continuous Improvement projects across the Value Stream.
Use project management tools to convey objectives, timelines, obstacles, and next steps.
Understand and use statistical analysis and PPU to improve process.
Effectively troubleshoot defects and variation, perform root cause analysis, and apply problem solving skills.
Manage strategic source of supply projects.
Drive capital investment, new product introduction, and new technologies to increase manufacturing capability.
Provide daily engineering support for assigned areas including occasional availability on nights/weekends.
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.