Process Engineer

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr