Process Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Process 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 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:
- Leading or supporting new product commercialization activities, including process development, scale-up, validation, and manufacturing readiness
- Serving as a technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving process issues related to process conditions and material construction
- Applying statistical and engineering methods to monitor, control, and improve process capability, reliability, and product consistency
- Identifying and leading initiatives to improve cost, quality, service, throughput, and yield within assigned areas
- Supporting and implementing improvements related to process safety, environmental performance, and equipment reliability
- Evaluating capital planning needs and supporting equipment upgrades, modifications, and technology investments
- Partnering with cross-functional teams to plan and execute process trials, experiments, and data-driven improvement projects
- Documenting technical findings, communicating recommendations clearly, and contributing to effective team decision-making
Your Skills and Expertise 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 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
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- 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
Work location:
Maplewood, MN
Travel:
May include up to 10% domestic
Relocation Assistance:
May 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-being
3M 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.
The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).
3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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