Process Engineer

3M; Town of Cumberland (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Process Engineer for Cumberland, WI to drive improvements in safety, quality, service, and cost across manufacturing processes. You will participate in daily operations, lead CI projects, and apply statistical methods to troubleshoot and optimize performance.

With responsibilities spanning OEE, MOC, and capital investments, the role emphasizes collaboration with global teams and providing engineering support, including occasional night/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
• Two years of process engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to success.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Analysis.
• Skills include people leadership, training, collaboration, building partnerships, customer support, project management, communication, analytical and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost in assigned areas.
• Actively participate in day-to-day operations, including daily tier process, EHS activities, MOC change management, OEE analysis, and gap resolution.
• Initiate and lead Continuous Improvement projects across the Value Stream with clear objectives and timelines.
• Understand and use statistical analysis and DOE to improve processes; troubleshoot defects and perform root cause analysis.
• Manage strategic source of supply projects.
• Drive capital investment, new product introduction, and new technologies to increase manufacturing capability.
• Provide daily engineering support for assigned areas, including night/weekend availability.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Design of Experiments

Statistical Analysis

Cross-functional Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Job Title

Process Engineer (Cumberland, WI)

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.

As a Process 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

• Development and implementation of improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost in assigned areas.
• Actively participate in the day-to-day operations, specifically daily tier process, EHS activities, MOC process change management, OEE analysis, and resolution of gaps in performance.
• Initiate and lead Continuous Improvement projects across the Value Stream. Use project management tools to convey objectives, timelines, obstacles, and next steps.
• Understand and use statistical analysis and PPU to improve process. Effectively troubleshoot defects and variation, perform root cause analysis, and apply problem solving skills.
• Manage strategic source of supply projects.
• Drive capital investment, new product introduction, and new technologies to increase manufacturing capability.
• Provide daily engineering support for assigned areas including occasional availability on nights/weekends.

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)

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
• Two (2) years of process engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience leading and coaching cross-functional teams to success.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Analysis
• Skills include people leadership, training, collaboration, building partnerships, customer support, project management, communication, analytical and problem solving.

Work location

• Cumberland, WI

Travel

May include up to 10% domestic

Relocation Assistance

May be authorized

Visa Policy

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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: Compensation & Benefits

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $81,983 - $100,202, 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/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 08/27/2026 To 09/26/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

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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