Manufacturing Engineer*

3m; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Relocation assistance may be authorized

Job summary

3M is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to work in Clarkston, Georgia. This role requires experience in manufacturing, including CNC machining and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will analyze processes and lead improvements by designing tools and fixtures.

Qualifications include at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and three years of relevant experience. Familiarity with SolidWorks and AutoCAD is a plus. The position offers potential relocation assistance and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering Discipline is required.
• Three years of manufacturing experience in relevant environments.
• Familiarity with CNC machining operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing CNC machining manufacturing processes.
• Lead the design and implementation of tooling and fixtures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Discipline

Five years of Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CNC machining

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Across 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.

Opportunity to Transition

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:

• Analyze existing CNC machining manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement, including workflow and resource utilization
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of tooling, fixtures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the grind shop.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/ Kaizen) to reduce waste, drive cost‑savings, and enhance quality.
• Troubleshoot production issues in the grinding operation, perform root-cause analyses, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate with production associates, quality department, maintenance and other areas for new product development initiatives and qualification plans as required by customers.

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)
• Three (3) 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:

• One (1) year of experience with SolidWorks and/or Auto CAD
• Familiarity with CNC machining operations and CMM machining and programming
• Five (5) years of Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering in a private, public, government or military environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root-cause analysis.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Effective communication and teamwork across functional teams

Work location

• Clarkston, GA

Travel: May include up to 5-10% domestic

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).

Export Control

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.

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.