Process Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. 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 Process Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Lead or support new product commercialization activities, including process development, scale-up, validation, and manufacturing readiness Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving process issues related to process conditions and material construction Apply statistical and engineering methods to monitor, control, and improve process capability, reliability, and product consistency Identify and lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, service, throughput, and yield within assigned areas Support and implement improvements related to process safety, environmental performance, and equipment reliability Evaluate capital planning needs and support equipment upgrades, modifications, and technology investments Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and execute process trials, experiments, and data-driven improvement projects Document technical findings, communicate recommendations clearly, and contribute to effective team decision-making

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
One (1) year of combined experience in manufacturing and/or product/process development 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

Master’s degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution
Three (3) years of combined experience in manufacturing and/or product/process development in a private, public, government or military environment
Technical experience in polymer processing, extrusion, compounding, web handling, coating, lamination, adhesives, or roll-to-roll manufacturing
Experience with continuous improvement, process scale-up, equipment qualification, and manufacturing optimization
Working knowledge of statistical process control, process capability analysis, design of experiments, and root cause problem solving
Strong interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, and written/oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across technical and operations teams in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Lead or support new product commercialization activities, including process development, scale-up, validation, and manufacturing readiness
Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving process issues related to process conditions and material construction
Apply statistical and engineering methods to monitor, control, and improve process capability, reliability, and product consistency
Identify and lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, service, throughput, and yield within assigned areas
Support and implement improvements related to process safety, environmental performance, and equipment reliability
Evaluate capital planning needs and support equipment upgrades, modifications, and technology investments
Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and execute process trials, experiments, and data-driven improvement projects
Document technical findings, communicate recommendations clearly, and contribute to effective team decision-making
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. 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.