Manufacturing Engineer

3M; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Decatur, AL. In this role, you will develop improvements in production processes and collaborate with teams to resolve issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and relevant experience in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• An internship or one year of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in batch extrusion, film making, coating, and/or winding.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing improvements in production areas.
• Assisting manufacturing teams with issue resolution.
• Leading efforts to scale-up new products.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

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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

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Developing and implementing improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost (productivity) in the Decatur Multi-Layer Optical Film (MOF) 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 areas such as process engineering, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, process development, or quality.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed further include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline.
• Three years of experience in private, public, government, or military environments in areas such as 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.

Additional Details

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 the 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.

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Compensation & Benefits

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $98,413 - $120,282, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range is a good faith estimate and the specific offer may vary based on experience, skills, and location. Additional benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, HSA, FSA, Disability, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Retirement plans. More info at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Additional Information

Good Faith Posting Date Range: 05/22/2025 to 06/21/2025 or until filled.

All US-based 3M full-time employees are required to sign an employee agreement covering confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and invention rights.

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