Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Tap into curiosity and collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world.
• Identify and implement improvements that enhance safety, quality, service, and productivity.
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment and reduce downtime.
• Lead process and equipment improvement initiatives from concept through execution.
• Develop capital project justifications and manage projects to successful completion.
• Support daily manufacturing operations, including EHS activities, Management of Change (MOC), OEE analysis, and performance improvement efforts.
• Investigate defects and process variation using root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects and clearly communicate priorities, timelines, and progress.
• Create and maintain process standards and operational documentation.
• Provide engineering support for assigned manufacturing areas, including occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
• Two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a private, public, government or military environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role, especially with process equipment.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
• Experience with capital planning, budget management, and project delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methods.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Data analysis experience with tools such as Excel, Minitab, and SQL.
• Experience creating presentations in PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of robotics, vision systems, and PLC programming.
• A self-motivated, team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
• Additional benefits may 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.

Pay & Benefits

Pay ranges from $98,964 - $120,957, 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. For more information, please refer to the Pay & Benefits Overview section on the 3M careers website.

Location

On-site Cynthiana, KY

Travel

Up to 10% domestic and international

Relocation Assistance

May be authorized

Legal Requirement

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).