Manufacturing Engineer*

3m; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Health Care & Dependent Care FSA

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Absences

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

3M in Aberdeen, SD is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead engineering initiatives on the plant floor and drive continuous improvements in process, product and quality systems. You will work with cross‑functional teams to scope projects, define equipment needs, and track outcomes with metrics.

The role emphasizes engineering leadership, collaboration across functions, and delivering cost-effective solutions while ensuring safety and compliance. Travel may be required up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering completed before start date.
• Additional engineering disciplines are a plus (mechanical/industrial/chemical).
• Experience in manufacturing and process engineering environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership to the Aberdeen plant and establish a network of resources.
• Evaluate project scope, equipment specs and other requirements using technical data.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects for process, product, and quality.
• Organize and execute projects using strong project management skills.
• Support site resources with process improvements and monitor capabilities.
• Report project implementation, costs and status to stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Process improvement

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Manufacturing Process 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 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:

• Provides engineering leadership to the Aberdeen plant - Establishes a network of resources and contacts to meet business goals and customer needs
• Utilizes technical skills to compile and review information to evaluate project scope, equipment specifications and other project requirements
• Leads and participates in continuous improvement projects focused on process, product, and quality system improvements
• Utilizes project management skills to organize and execute projects
• Supports site and focus factory resources with process improvements
• Drives understanding of key customer needs and monitors process capabilities
• Reports project implementation, cost and status to appropriate person

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 discipline (completed and verified prior to start)

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering
• Prior experience working within a manufacturing and/or process engineering environment
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated strength in engineering/technical skills

Work location:

• Aberdeen, SD

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

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).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub‑contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export‑controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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.

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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, 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.

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.).

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/30/2026 To 10/30/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M.

This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned.

Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/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.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.