Process Engineer

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Relocation assistance may be authorized

Job summary

3M is seeking a Process Engineer in Maplewood, MN. The successful candidate will lead new product commercialization, support process development, and troubleshoot engineering issues. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science is required, plus experience in manufacturing or product/process development.

The role offers opportunities for career growth and the chance to impact processes and product quality while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree must be completed and verified prior to start.
• One year experience in manufacturing or product/process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product commercialization activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
• Apply engineering methods to improve process capability.
• Identify initiatives to enhance cost, quality, and throughput.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Product/process development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Process 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

• Lead or support new product commercialization activities, including process development, scale-up, validation, and manufacturing readiness
• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving process issues related to process conditions and material construction
• Apply statistical and engineering methods to monitor, control, and improve process capability, reliability, and product consistency
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, service, throughput, and yield within assigned areas
• Support and implement improvements related to process safety, environmental performance, and equipment reliability
• Evaluate capital planning needs and support equipment upgrades, modifications, and technology investments
• Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and execute process trials, experiments, and data-driven improvement projects
• Document technical findings, communicate recommendations clearly, and contribute to effective team decision-making

Your Skills & 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 an engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• One (1) year of combined experience in manufacturing and/or product/process development in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Master’s degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of combined experience in manufacturing and/or product/process development in a private, public, government or military environment
• Technical experience in polymer processing, extrusion, compounding, web handling, coating, lamination, adhesives, or roll-to-roll manufacturing
• Experience with continuous improvement, process scale-up, equipment qualification, and manufacturing optimization
• Working knowledge of statistical process control, process capability analysis, design of experiments, and root cause problem solving
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, and written/oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across technical and operations teams in a fast-paced environment

Work location

Maplewood, MN

Travel

May include up to 10% 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).

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.