Manufacturing Engineer*

3M; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

3M in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements on-site. You’ll collaborate with production and maintenance to resolve downtime, manage capital projects, and support EHS initiatives as part of a dedicated team.

The role requires a engineering degree and 2+ years in manufacturing, with experience in CI, Six Sigma, Lean, and data analysis tools like Excel/Minitab/SQL. Travel and relocation are possible as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement improvements related to safety, quality, service, and productivity.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment/downtime issues.
• Identify opportunities requiring capital expenditure and manage projects to completion.
• Participate in day-to-day operations, EHS activities, and process change management.
• Lead CI projects using project management tools to define objectives, timelines and next steps.
• Troubleshoot defects, perform root cause analysis and apply problem solving.
• Develop process standards and documentation for operation.
• Provide engineering support including occasional night/weekend availability.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma

Lean

Excel

Minitab

SQL

PowerPoint

Robotics Vision Systems

PLC Programming

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

SQL

PowerPoint

Robotics vision systems

PLC programming

Job description

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

• Develop and implement improvements related to safety, quality, service, and productivity.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to perform troubleshooting activities and resolve equipment/downtime issues.
• Identify improvement opportunities requiring capital expenditure; establish justification and manage projects to completion.
• Actively participate in the day-to-day operations, EHS activities, MOC process change management, OEE analysis, and resolution of gaps in performance
• Initiate and lead Continuous Improvement projects. Use project management tools to convey objectives, timelines, obstacles, and next steps.
• Effectively troubleshoot defects and variation, perform root cause analysis, and apply problem solving skills.
• Develop process standards and other documentation supporting the operation.
• Provide 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 a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role (specifically with process equipment).
• Experience leading multi-functional teams through complex projects from planning to completion.
• Experience developing and managing capital budgets and project completion within time and cost projections.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Experience with CI, Six Sigma, and Lean.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Strong data analysis skills including Excel, Minitab, and SQL querying experience.
• Experience presenting ideas in PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of robots, camera/scanner vision systems, and PLC programming
• Self-motivated, team player

Work location: On-site, Lexington, KY

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.

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.

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 09/24/2026 To 10/24/2026 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.