Lead Capital Projects Engineer

3M; Prairie du Chien (WI); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

3M is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital engineering projects spanning growth, cost reduction, EHS improvements, and equipment/facility renewal. You will guide cross-functional teams—electrical, facilities, design, technical experts, and operations—to meet project goals.

The role requires a strong foundation in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting, with the ability to deliver optimal outcomes within a matrix organization. Relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree/Technical Diploma or higher with 5 years of combined experience in engineering, manufacturing and/or project management OR Bachelor's degree with 3 years of combined experience in engineering, manufacturing and/or project management.
• Five years of combined experience in Capital equipment and/or Facilities project management in various sectors.
• Prior experience with webline, extrusion, material handling, or inspection equipment.
• Team member with ability to contribute in a matrix environment.
• Proficient user of typical business, office, and technical software for tasks such as spreadsheet computation and/or project presentation/scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital engineering projects that support Growth, Cost Reduction, EHS improvement, and Equipment/Facility Renewal.
• Lead teams including electrical, facilities, design, technical experts, and operations to deliver project expectations.
• Utilize project engineering fundamentals (scope, budget, schedule, forecasting, communication, financial analysis) to deliver the best outcome for 3M.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Office software

Technical software

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate’s Degree/Technical Diploma or higher

Tools

Webline

Extrusion

Material handling

Inspection equipment

Job description

3M is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital engineering projects spanning growth, cost reduction, EHS improvements, and equipment/facility renewal. You will guide cross-functional teams—electrical, facilities, design, technical experts, and operations—to meet project goals.

The role requires a strong foundation in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting, with the ability to deliver optimal outcomes within a matrix organization. Relocation may be considered.