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From the employer's careers site First seen 29 Oct 2026

Manufacturing Engineer

3M Ames, IA On-site mid full-time

Salary

$98,964 - $120,957 per year

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Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer at 3M, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovative people around the world and make an impact by developing and implementing improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost in assigned areas.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost in assigned areas.
  • Participate in day-to-day operations, including 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 statistical analysis and PPU to improve processes.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Science discipline.
  • Two years of manufacturing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Experience in leading multi-functional teams through complex projects.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Experience with CI and Lean.

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, and retirement benefits.

Salary Range: $98,964 - $120,957

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