Manufacturing Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Mers Around the World
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 3
Mers.
Manufacturing Engineer
Collaborate with Innovative 3
Mers Around the World
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 3
Mers.
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 RoleAs 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
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- 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
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- 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.
This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work on-site at the 3M Ames, IA facility.
TravelMay include up to 10%
RelocationMay be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Applicable to US Applicants Only:
The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay,…
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