Process Engineer

3M; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Process Engineer to join a global team. You will lead or support new product commercialization activities, including process development, scale-up, validation, and manufacturing readiness.

The role emphasizes applying statistical methods to monitor, control, and improve process capability, reliability, and product quality, with opportunities to work across cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution.
• One year of combined manufacturing and/or product/process development experience.
• Master’s degree or additional years of experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Apply statistical methods to monitor, control, and improve process capability, reliability, and product consistency.
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, service, throughput, and yield.
• Support improvements related to process safety, environmental performance, and equipment reliability.
• Evaluate capital planning needs and support equipment upgrades and investments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and execute process trials and data-driven improvements.
• Document findings and communicate recommendations for team decisions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Process development

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

One year manufacturing/product development experience

Master’s degree (advantage)

Job description

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 Process Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• 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 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 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).

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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., 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.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

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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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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