Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement

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

Job summary

3M in Hebron, KY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement improvements related to safety, quality, service, and productivity. You will work with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment, reduce downtime, and lead capital projects from justification through completion.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in science or engineering and 2+ years in manufacturing, with strong problem-solving, data analysis, and CI experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead CI projects and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement improvements related to safety, quality, service, and productivity.
• Work with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and reduce downtime.
• Identify improvement opportunities requiring capital expenditure; justify and manage projects to completion.
• Lead day-to-day operations including EHS activities and change management; perform RCA and process documentation.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Capital budgeting

Cross-functional teamwork

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

SQL querying

PowerPoint

PLC programming

Robotics/vision systems

Job description

3M in Hebron, KY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement improvements related to safety, quality, service, and productivity. You will work with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment, reduce downtime, and lead capital projects from justification through completion.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in science or engineering and 2+ years in manufacturing, with strong problem-solving, data analysis, and CI experience.