Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the role

The Manufacturing Process Engineer position offers an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career. You will provide technical leadership and serve as a subject matter expert in automated converting and packaging processes.

Responsibilities

• Tap into curiosity and collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world.
• Initiate and conduct broadly defined technical tasks and programs related to safety improvement, process improvement, cost reduction, and other improvement initiatives.
• Drive capital investments, new product introductions, and new technologies to enhance manufacturing capability.
• Establish and cultivate a network of support to facilitate completion of assignments and performance of assigned areas.
• Utilize data resources to identify and drive the largest opportunities for assigned areas.
• Enhance plant PPU in automated converting to improve and sustain production of high-quality products and Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
• Manage documentation to include work instructions, process standards, technical documents, etc.
• Serve as a coach/mentor for technical resources.
• Willingness to be on call to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of professional/intern experience as a process/manufacturing engineer, project engineer, or reliability engineer in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• B.S. Degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with automated, high throughput processes.
• Experience with high speed automated case packing/palletizing processes.
• Demonstrated use of skills and knowledge of equipment, systems, materials, processes, and procedures to solve manufacturing problems.
• Experience with statistical analysis of process data and establishing process control standards.
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and strong influencing skills for working in dynamic plant environment.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of professional/intern experience as a process/manufacturing engineer, project engineer, or reliability engineer in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• B.S. Degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with automated, high throughput processes.
• Experience with high speed automated case packing/palletizing processes.
• Demonstrated use of skills and knowledge of equipment, systems, materials, processes, and procedures to solve manufacturing problems.
• Experience with statistical analysis of process data and establishing process control standards.
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and strong influencing skills for working in dynamic plant environment.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and across multiple disciplines.

Skills

• Curiosity and collaboration with innovative 3Mers.
• Technical leadership and subject matter expertise.
• Initiating and conducting technical tasks and programs.
• Driving capital investments, new product introductions, and new technologies.
• Establishing and cultivating a network of support.
• Utilizing data resources to identify and drive opportunities.
• Managing documentation and serving as a coach/mentor.
• Willingness to be on call for 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Health savings accounts, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, and retirement benefits.

Pay & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $81,983 - $100,202, 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.).

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.

Work Location & Travel

Work location: Tonawanda, NY
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance

May be authorized

Legal Requirements

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

Additional Information

Applicable to US Applicants Only:

• The expected compensation range for this position is $81,983 - $100,202, 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.
• 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.).
• All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned.
• Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

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