Manufacturing Technology Injection Molding Specialist*

About the role

The Manufacturing Technology Injection Molding Specialist position offers an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career. You will lead technical problem-solving for injection molding processes, coach and mentor engineers and technicians, and support process development and scale-up from pilot to production environments.

Responsibilities

• Tap into curiosity and collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world.
• Lead technical problem-solving for injection molding processes across internal and external manufacturing environments.
• Coach and mentor engineers and technicians to deliver results through structured problem-solving.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, service, cost, and process capability.
• Support process development and scale-up from pilot to production environments.
• Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to diagnose and resolve complex molding issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Plastics, Chemical) or higher (completed and verified prior to start), or
• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in injection molding or polymer processing in a manufacturing environment.

(At a minimum, five (5) years of experience in injection molding or polymer processing in a manufacturing environment is required.)

• Five (5) to eight (8) years or more of injection molding experience.
• Hands-on experience with molding processes, including prior direct machine or process experience.
• Experience coaching engineers and/or technicians in problem-solving environments.
• Experience solving complex molding process issues across multiple environments, including internal and external manufacturing.
• Knowledge of materials and polymer behavior; experience with equipment or process optimization and exposure to simulation tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Work location

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Travel may include up to 25% domestic/international.

Relocation

May be authorized.

Pay & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, 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/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.