Tooling Process Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

4d•$81,983 - $100,202•Onsite

About The Position

The individual selected for the role of Tooling Process Engineer will play a pivotal role in advancing research and development efforts through the design and development of specialized tooling that supports the creation of innovative new products. This position is responsible for transforming design concepts and technical requirements provided by internal stakeholders into precision-machined molds capable of producing high-quality finished components. In addition, the Tooling Process Engineer will serve as a critical link between laboratory innovation and manufacturing execution by transferring newly developed processes from the lab environment to production plants, enabling successful product commercialization. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to emerging and high-growth market applications through the precision machining of metal molds used in the development of next-generation products. The successful candidate will oversee all laboratory-related aspects of machine tooling, including process optimization, quality enhancement, and metrology, ensuring technical excellence and continuous improvement throughout the development cycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
Six (6) months CAD/CAM 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).
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum). To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status. The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

Nice To Haves

Metrology experience with white light interferometer, optical microscopy, or related techniques
Experience in mechanical design for products, including design of complex components, assemblies, and mechanisms
Experience working in R&D and plant settings
Multi-axis machine programming experience
Deep emphasis on applied statistical applications and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to communicate effectively in cross-functional teams
Experience running small scale investigative experimentation in a laboratory or pilot plant.
Demonstrated ability to drive quality improvement
Experience with commercialization of new products/process with accelerated timelines
Proficiency with data analysis software packages
Demonstrated strong troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills
Siemens NX CAD/CAM software experience
Competence in Microsoft Office Tools (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Self-motivated with work-related leadership abilities and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

Interact with NTI/NPI teams to develop new tooling designs to support growth programs from concept to launch
Measure, statistically analyze, and summarize large data sets related to inspection of optical films and tooling
Engage with production staff to transfer and implement key learnings related to microreplication tool manufacturing, test methods, and other process or quality improvements
Drive process optimization and continuous improvement of microreplication tool manufacturing and products to deliver world class quality products
Develop, document, and implement new test methods with data-driven decision-making
Create and document intellectual property
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.