Manufacturing Engineer - Materials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance (may be eligible

Job summary

3M in Clarkston, GA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer- Materials to join a global team focused on process controls and continuous improvement. You will lead troubleshooting in forming operations and help reduce costs, shorten cycles, and improve quality while utilizing SEM, XRD and X-ray inspection.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Chemical, Ceramic, or Material Engineering with 3+ years in production management, process management, or R&D; a Master's degree and Lean/Six Sigma expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical, Ceramic, or Material Engineering.
• 3 years of Production Management, Process Management or R&D experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement manufacturing process controls.
• Troubleshoot production issues in forming operation and perform root-cause analyses.
• Support continuous improvement projects targeting cost reduction, cycle time and quality improvements.
• Familiarize and operate analytical equipment such as SEM, XRD, X-ray (2D/3D).
• Analyze raw material data and properties.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance and other areas for new product development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root-cause analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Ceramic, or Material Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical, Ceramic, or Material Engineering

Tools

SEM

XRD

X-ray

Job description

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer- Materials

Job Description

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

As a Manufacturing Technologist 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:

• Identify and implement manufacturing process controls.
• Troubleshoot production issues in forming operation, perform root-cause analyses, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement projects targeting cost reduction, cycle time, and quality improvements.
• Familiarize and operate analytical equipment such as SEM, XRD, X-ray (2D/3D).
• Analyze raw material data and properties.
• Utilize X-ray Computed Tomography inspection process, build and modify automated processes to support production.
• 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 Chemical, Ceramic, or Material Engineering (completed and verified prior to start).
• Three (3) years of Production Management, Process Management and/or R&D in a private, public, government or military environment.

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

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemical, Ceramic, or Material Engineering from an accredited university.
• Black Belt, Lean and Six Sigma certification.
• Strives to learn and dive deep to understand how things work making data driven decisions.
• 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

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at Clarkston, GA. Travel: May include up to 5% 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).

Compensation and Benefits

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.).

Legal and Compliance

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.