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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

3M Knoxville, IA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$164,612 - $201,193 per year

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Description

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager at 3M, you will lead collaboration with Business and Enterprise Supply Chain teams to establish site strategies that create cost-effective products and processes. You will also lead a diversified team of engineers to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement plans aligned to assets, business, and processes within your area of responsibility.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading collaboration with Business and Enterprise Supply Chain teams
  • Leading a diversified team of engineers
  • Championing the identification, justification, and completion of critical CAPEX Projects
  • Identifying and championing the execution of high-impact Value Stream Improvement Plans (VSIPs)
  • Leading Manufacturing Engineering engagement with Knoxville EHS initiatives
  • Coordinating NPIs and development activities in support of site and business growth

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • Seven (7) years of combined experience of manufacturing, engineering, or quality in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Three (3) years of experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in a science or technical field from an accredited institution
  • Experience leading and implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles and Six Sigma Methodology
  • Experience leading high-performing cross-functional teams
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups on capital investments
  • Experience with web handling, coating, converting, and solution compounding

Salary range: $164,612 - $201,193 Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits.

Skills

Nice to have

  • web handling
  • coating
  • converting
  • solution compounding

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://3m.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/US-Iowa-Knoxville/Manufacturing-Engineering-Manager_R01172412

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