Manufacturing Process Specialist

2 weeks ago


Cottage Grove, Minnesota, United States 3M Full time
Job Overview:

Position Title
Process Engineer

Join a Global Team of Innovators

At 3M, we understand that the choice of where to advance your career significantly influences both your professional journey and personal growth. It is essential to work for a company that values its employees and fosters a supportive environment. With a diverse workforce, international presence, and a wide array of technologies and products, 3M is the ideal place for collaboration among innovative minds.

Role Impact

As a Process Engineer, you will leverage your inquisitive nature and work alongside some of the most talented and diverse professionals globally. Your contributions will include:
  • Leading initiatives for Continuous Improvement and Product and Process Understanding (PPU) to enhance safety, optimize yields, boost productivity, and elevate process capabilities in manufacturing operations.
  • Developing and updating standard operating procedures, work instructions, and testing methodologies.
  • Effectively diagnosing defects and variations, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing systematic problem-solving techniques and robust solutions.
  • Engaging in proactive communication across all organizational levels to foster direction and positive transformations.
  • Providing support for a dynamic 24/7 operation, demonstrating a readiness to be on-call as necessary.
Qualifications and Skills

To ensure your success in this role from the outset, 3M requires the following minimum qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited institution.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in process engineering within a private, public, government, or military setting.
Additional qualifications that may enhance your success in this role include:
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • Five (5) years of process engineering experience in relevant environments.
  • Strong mechanical and/or chemical aptitude along with problem-solving capabilities; practical and hands-on experience complemented by analytical skills and data-driven decision-making.
  • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Analysis.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within cross-functional teams across various locations and divisions.
  • Capability to navigate through ambiguity and adapt to change.
Work Environment:

  • Location: Flexible
Travel Requirements:
May include up to 5%.

Relocation Assistance:
May be available.

Legal Employment Status:
Must be authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Compliance Notice:
Responsibilities may involve access to information and systems governed by U.S. Export Control Laws.

Employee Well-being:
3M offers various programs designed to support your physical and financial well-being. To maintain competitive compensation and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks against similar companies.

Pay & Benefits Overview:
3M is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Flexibility:
Our approach to flexibility, termed Work Your Way, prioritizes employee well-being and aligns with 3M's business objectives, allowing you to choose where and when you work best.

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