Manufacturing Engineer

USA 3M Company; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

3M is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Decatur, AL PET production operations. You will collaborate with global 3Mers to drive safety, quality and cost improvements across production lines while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading scale-up efforts, root-cause analysis, and development of training and process standards. The role requires strong communication and cross-functional teamwork in a 24/7 setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed before start date.
• Internship or 1+ year experience in process/product/manufacturing engineering, development or quality.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost (productivity) in the Decatur Polyester Film (PET) production areas.
• Assist local and global manufacturing teams on rapid resolution of issues and complaints; include root cause analysis, timely response, communication, and corrective actions.
• Lead efforts to scale-up new products and work on cross-functional teams.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement tools to drive improvements.
• Develop training, process standards, and other documentation supporting operation of production lines.
• Cover production and experimental runs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment as needed.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Project management

Coaching

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering

Job description

Job Description: Job Title Manufacturing Engineer Collaborating 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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• Developing and implementing improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost (productivity) in the Decatur Polyester Film (PET) production areas.
• Assisting local and global manufacturing teams on rapid resolution of issues and complaints; including root cause analysis, timely response, communication, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Leading efforts to scale-up new products and work on cross-functional teams.
• Using Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement tools to drive improvements.
• Developing training, process standards, and other documentation supporting the operation of production lines.
• Covering production and experimental runs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment as needed.

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 (completed and verified prior to start).
• An internship or one (1) year of experience in a private, public, government, or military environment in one or more of the following areas: process engineering, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, process development or quality.

Additional Qualifications That Could Help You Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline.
• Three years experience in private, public, government, or military environment in one or more of the following areas: process engineering, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, process development or quality.
• Experience in batch extrusion, film making, coating, and/or winding.
• Strong organization, communication, project management, and coaching skills.
• Six Sigma or Quality Improvement training/certification.
• Experience working on cross functional teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Project management experience.

Work location: Onsite at Decatur, AL
Travel: May include up to 10%
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

You 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.

Compensation and Benefits

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/.

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.

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

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.

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