Manufacturing Engineer* (Springfield, MO)
About the role
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer, You Will Have The Opportunity To Tap Into Your Curiosity And Collaborate With Some Of The Most Innovative People Around The World. Here, You Will Make An Impact By Initiates, identifies, recommends, and leads projects in the manufacturing area of responsibility to improve product cost, service, quality, process safety and health/environmental impact
Responsible for performing and guiding technical activities resulting from approved, self-initiated, or assigned manufacturing programs leading to innovative applications and extensions of existing or new products/technologies having major importance to the business
Actively participate in the day-to-day operations, specifically daily tier process, MOC process (change management), KPI determination, reporting and analysis leading to resolution of any gaps in performance
Lead improvement projects and problem-solving events to determine root causes for problems that occur and implement permanent long-term solutions to resolve those problems, (CAPA)
Monitor and improve manufacturing operations using Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology (design of experiments, statistical process control, lean management system, kaizens, DMAIC)
Drive process understanding (PPU) efforts and product change processes to support business portfolio needs
Work closely with production and maintenance teams to perform troubleshooting activities and resolve equipment/downtime issues
Utilize strong communication skills to inspire, influence, motivate and teach other team members.
Responsibilities
- Performs and guides technical activities resulting from approved, self-initiated, or assigned manufacturing programs leading to innovative applications and extensions of existing or new products/technologies having major importance to the business
- Participate in the day-to-day operations, specifically daily tier process, MOC process (change management), KPI determination, reporting and analysis leading to resolution of any gaps in performance
- Lead improvement projects and problem-solving events to determine root causes for problems that occur and implement permanent long-term solutions to resolve those problems, (CAPA)
- Monitor and improve manufacturing operations using Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology (design of experiments, statistical process control, lean management system, kaizens, DMAIC)
- Drive process understanding (PPU) efforts and product change processes to support business portfolio needs
- Work closely with production and maintenance teams to perform troubleshooting activities and resolve equipment/downtime issues
- Utilize strong communication skills to inspire, influence, motivate and teach other team members
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
- Three (3) years of manufacturing engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Qualifications
- Experience with applied data analysis and/or statistical process control (SPC)
- Continuous Improvement and/or LEAN systems development, implementation, and execution
Skills
- Strong communication skills
Benefits
Supporting Your Well-being
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Pay & Benefits
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
Additional Information
Applicable to US Applicants Only:
The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, 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/.
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3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.