3M

DevelopmentCenterManufacturingEngineer

$124–152k Cottage Grove, Minnesota, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Development Center Manufacturing Engineer at 3M. Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement, New Product Introduction. Lead new product introductions. Develop new products or processes”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve safety, cycle time, uptime, yield, service, cost; Raise the bar for process capability

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving practical and hands-on

Eligibility Requirements

May include up to 10% domestic travel, Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship, Compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline, Three (3) years of engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Nice to Have

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Five (5) years of product, process or manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, Excellent mechanical, chemical and/or electrical aptitude and problem-solving practical and hands-on, Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Analysis Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Control Plans, Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams from multiple locations and divisions, Ability to navigate through ambiguity and change

What You'll Do.

Lead new product introductions

Develop new products or processes

Lead continuous improvement teams

Lead capital equipment projects

Determine future capital needs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with innovative 3Mers; Work with cross-functional teams; Foster and cultivate an extensive network of support and resources

Process & Methodology

Capital equipment projects

Full Job Description

**Job Description:** **Job Title Development Center Manufacturing Engineer** **Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers 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 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 **Development Center Manufacturing Engineer,** you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. There is a wide variety of products and process technologies to gain experience and expertise. Here, you will make an impact by: * Leading and participating in new product introductions. Working with cross-functional teams to develop new products or processes. * Being responsible for strong leadership in driving EHS alignment, with the support of the plant safety organization related to the products, RM’s and process equipment. * Leading continuous improvement teams and product and process understanding (PPU) efforts to improve safety, cycle time, uptime, yield, service, cost, and raise the bar for process capability. * Leading and participating on capital equipment projects and determining future capital needs for area. * Fostering and cultivating an extensive network of support and resources (laboratory, quality, financial, manufacturing, engineering) to facilitate completion of assignments. **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 an

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