Manufacturing Technology Injection Molding Specialist

3M•Saint Paul, MN

10d•$164,612 - $201,193•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 Technology Injection Molding Specialist, 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: Leading technical problem-solving for injection molding processes across internal and external manufacturing environments Coaching and mentoring engineers and technicians to deliver results through structured problem-solving Driving improvements in safety, quality, service, cost, and process capability Supporting process development and scale-up from pilot to production environments Partnering with internal teams and external suppliers to diagnose and resolve complex molding issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Plastics, Chemical) or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in injection molding or polymer processing in a manufacturing environment OR High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in injection molding or polymer processing in a manufacturing environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
Provide education and work history, either by uploading a resume or entering the information into the application fields directly.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) to eight (8) years or more of injection molding experience
Hands-on experience with molding processes, including prior direct machine or process experience
Experience coaching engineers and/or technicians in problem-solving environments
Experience solving complex molding process issues across multiple environments, including internal and external manufacturing
Knowledge of materials and polymer behavior; experience with equipment or process optimization and exposure to simulation tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Leading technical problem-solving for injection molding processes across internal and external manufacturing environments
Coaching and mentoring engineers and technicians to deliver results through structured problem-solving
Driving improvements in safety, quality, service, cost, and process capability
Supporting process development and scale-up from pilot to production environments
Partnering with internal teams and external suppliers to diagnose and resolve complex molding issues
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.