Job Description: Job Title Manufacturing 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 diversity 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 The person hired for the position of Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the safe and efficient manufacturing of a primary coating line within the Knoxville, Iowa facility. Primary objectives will be to deliver results in Safety, Service, Quality, Cost, and Engagement. As a Manufacturing 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: + Development and implementation of improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) + Driving cost and productivity improvements by leading Continuous Improvement projects with a variety of toolsets, including standard work development, Lean & Six Sigma methodologies, tier reviews, and kaizens + Development and implementation of cross-functional projects, plans, and programs in support of business and strategic plans new process start-ups, new process technology integration, aggressive cost reduction, and supply chain improvement using Continuous Improvement tools + Proactively communicates project direction and status to appropriate personnel + Engagement and involvement in daily operations to meet service targets, including direction/support of maintenance and division engineering activities + Realize growth opportunities by guiding new product introduction efforts and completing experimental runs + Representing 3M Knoxville during internal and external customer interactions and audits 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 discipline (completed and verified prior to start) Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: + Master's degree or higher from an accredited university + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering + Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment + Experience in leading multi-functional teams through complex projects from planning to completion + Experience in supporting new product development and commercialization. + Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. + Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation) + Experience in lean manufacturing or Aerospace Industry + Self-starter/self-directed that leads with high energy and passion Work location: + Knoxville, Iowa Travel: May include up to 5% 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. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $95,825 - $117,120, 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/. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M’s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work. 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