Manufacturing Engineer

3M Company; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

3M Ames, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a global network of innovative professionals. This on-site role offers opportunities to contribute to safety, quality, service, and cost improvements across the value stream.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, apply statistical analysis to reduce variation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable new technologies and manufacturing capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Science discipline from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost in assigned areas.
• Actively participate in day-to-day operations, including daily tier process, EHS activities, MOC process change management, OEE analysis, and gap resolution.
• Initiate and lead Continuous Improvement projects across the Value Stream; use project management tools to convey objectives and timelines.
• Understand and use statistical analysis and PPU to improve process; troubleshoot defects and apply problem solving skills.
• Manage strategic source of supply projects; drive capital investment and new product introduction to increase manufacturing capability.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title 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 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:

• Development and implementation of improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost in assigned areas.
• Actively participate in the day-to-day operations, specifically daily tier process, EHS activities, MOC process change management, OEE analysis, and resolution of gaps in performance.
• Initiate and lead Continuous Improvement projects across the Value Stream. Use project management tools to convey objectives, timelines, obstacles, and next steps.
• Understand and use statistical analysis and PPU to improve process. Effectively troubleshoot defects and variation, perform root cause analysis, and apply problem solving skills.
• Manage strategic source of supply projects.
• Drive capital investment, new product introduction, and new technologies to increase manufacturing capability.
• Provide daily engineering support for assigned areas including occasional availability on nights/weekends

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 Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Two (2) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience in leading multi-functional teams through complex projects from planning to completion
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Experience with CI and Lean.
• Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Work location:

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work on-site at the 3M Ames, IA facility.

Travel:

May include up to 10%

Relocation:

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.

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

Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/02/2026 To 11/01/2026 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.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

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.