Packaging Engineer

USA 3M Company; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Health Care & Dependent Care FSA

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

Job summary

The Packaging Engineer at 3M will join a global team focused on innovative packaging solutions. Based at the Maplewood Center, you will design, test, and optimize packages that meet product, cost, and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional groups, manage projects end-to-end, and contribute to next generation packaging initiatives while ensuring manufacturability and quality across suppliers and contract packagers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• One year of work experience in packaging, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Two to three years of work experience in packaging, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Proven track record of leading projects
• Conducts work independently, self-starter/self-directed that leads with energy and passion
• Ability to work with cross functional teams across multiple functions and disciplines

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement package designs based on product and stakeholder requirements, including material selection, assembly needs, and clear communication of expectations.
• Research and select appropriate packaging materials, manage testing activities, and ensure proper documentation, specifications, standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage project timelines and prioritization, and improve existing packaging designs and processes to enhance cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Contribute to next generation packaging initiatives and collaborate with suppliers and contract packagers to enhance manufacturability.
• Analyze data and information to solve complex packaging challenges, prepare project scope documentation, and recommend and utilize appropriate internal and external resources.

Skills

Independent worker

Cross-functional teamwork

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Packaging Eng/Packaging Science

Job description

Job Description: Job Title Packaging Engineer 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 Packaging Engineer, 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:

• Develop and implement package designs based on product and stakeholder requirements, including material selection, assembly needs, and clear communication of expectations.
• Research and select appropriate packaging materials, manage testing activities, and ensure proper documentation, specifications, standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage project timelines and prioritization, and improve existing packaging designs and processes to enhance cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Contribute to next generation packaging initiatives and collaborate with suppliers and contract packagers to enhance manufacturability.
• Analyze data and information to solve complex packaging challenges, prepare project scope documentation, and recommend and utilize appropriate internal and external resources.

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 (completed and verified prior to start)
• One (1) year of work experience in packaging, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Package Engineering/Packaging Science from an accredited university
• Two to three (2-3) years of work experience in packaging, manufacturing, industrial design, supply chain in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Proven track record of leading projects
• Conducts work independently, self-starter/self-directed that leads with energy and passion
• Ability to work with cross functional teams across multiple functions and disciplines

Work Location & Travel

Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 5-10% domestic.

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.

Salary & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $84,595 - $103,394, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position.

Additional benefits may include:

• 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.

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.