Manufacturing Engineer (Nevada, MO)

3M; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

3M in Nevada, MO is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead cost, yield, and quality improvement initiatives across the plant. You will drive Lean and Six Sigma projects, manage change, support customer issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust manufacturing processes.

This role requires flexibility to cover nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24/7 operations, with relocation assistance potentially provided and travel up to 10% domestic/international.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (completed and verified).
• Experience with quality improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using statistical tools to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing cost, product yield, and quality improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and Value Stream methodologies.
• Lead local management of change projects focusing on communication, risk evaluation, and execution of process and product changes.
• Support rapid resolution of customer complaints with timely responses and implementation of corrective actions.
• Perform capability assessments for new opportunities.
• Create and maintain product/process documentation, including specifications and test methods.
• Collaborate with plant, division, and other resources to accomplish objectives.
• Cover nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for 24/7 continuous manufacturing.

Skills

Quality improvement

Cost reduction

Manufacturing experience

Statistical tools

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

職位描述

Manufacturing Engineer (Nevada, MO) 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.

Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• Lead manufacturing cost, product yield, and quality improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and Value Stream methodologies
• Lead local management of change projects with focus on communication, risk evaluation, and execution of process and product changes
• Support rapid resolution of customer complaints; including timely response, and implementation and communication of corrective actions
• Perform capability assessments for new opportunities
• Create and maintain product/process documentation, including product/process specifications and test methods
• Work with plant, division, and other internal and external resources as needed to accomplish objectives
• Ability to cover nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary, to support 24 hour/7 days a week, 365 days a year continuous manufacturing

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)

• Experience on quality improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Experience on working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing statistical tools in problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and organizational skills to manage different priorities.

Work location

Work location: Nevada, MO.

Travel

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized.

Legal Employment

Must be legally authorized to work in 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.

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/

EEO Statement

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.

Additional Information

At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.