Manufacturing Technology Injection Molding Specialist

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Manufacturing Technology Injection Molding Specialist

• 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 & resolve complex molding issues

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Plastics, Chemical) or higher with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in injection molding or polymer processing in a manufacturing environment
• OR Associate’s Degree or higher with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in injection molding or polymer processing in a manufacturing environment
• 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

This role follows an on‑site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel may include up to 25 % domestic/international. Relocation may be authorized.

Salary range: $145,676 – $178,049 (base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, and retirement benefits.

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.

You must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for an employment visa status (e.g., H1B).