Manufacturing Process Engineer – CI & Innovation

3M; Cynthiana (KY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

3M is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in an on-site role at our Cynthiana, KY location. You will collaborate with global 3Mers to identify improvements that boost safety, quality, service, and productivity while supporting daily operations.

You will lead capital projects from concept to completion, analyze defects with root-cause methods, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes, equipment, and documentation. Expect some night/weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role, especially with process equipment.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
• Experience with capital planning, budget management, and project delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methods.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Data analysis experience with tools such as Excel, Minitab, and SQL.
• Experience creating presentations in PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of robotics, vision systems, and PLC programming.
• A self-motivated, team-oriented mindset.

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, Management of Change (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.
• Provide engineering support for assigned manufacturing areas, including occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

SQL

PowerPoint

Job description

3M is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in an on-site role at our Cynthiana, KY location. You will collaborate with global 3Mers to identify improvements that boost safety, quality, service, and productivity while supporting daily operations.

You will lead capital projects from concept to completion, analyze defects with root-cause methods, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes, equipment, and documentation. Expect some night/weekend work as needed.