Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Equipment Optimizer

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

Job summary

3M in Kentucky is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to identify and drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity within the manufacturing floor. You will partner with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and reduce downtime, leading cross-functional projects from concept through execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or science and at least two years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science field.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in relevant environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements that enhance safety, quality, service, and productivity.
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and reduce downtime.
• Lead process and equipment improvement initiatives from concept through execution.
• Develop capital project justifications and manage projects to successful completion.
• Support daily manufacturing operations, including EHS activities, MOC, OEE analysis, and performance improvement efforts.
• Investigate defects and process variation using root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects and clearly communicate priorities, timelines, and progress.
• Create and maintain process standards and operational documentation.

Skills

2+ years manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Tools

Excel

Minitab

SQL

PowerPoint

PLC programming

Robotics/vision systems

Job description

3M in Kentucky is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to identify and drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity within the manufacturing floor. You will partner with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and reduce downtime, leading cross-functional projects from concept through execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or science and at least two years of manufacturing experience.