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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

3M
Knoxville, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

We are a diverse group of problem-solvers who come together to challenge conventional thinking and improve lives.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

  • Lead collaboration with Business and Enterprise Supply Chain teams to establish site strategies that create cost-effective products and processes, provide superior customer service, and align to the sites overall operating plan.
  • Lead a diversified team of engineers to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement plans aligned to assets, business, and processes within your area of responsibility.
  • Champion the identification, justification, and completion of critical CAPEX Projects driving safety, quality, service, cost, and technology improvement, including the development of a comprehensive site technology deployment plan.
  • Identify and champion the execution of high-impact Value Stream Improvement Plans (VSIPs) to drive improvement in key business performance metrics ($TVOS, Conversion Cost, Yield, D&I, OTIF, LTA, Inventory etc.).
  • Lead Manufacturing Engineering engagement with Knoxville EHS initiatives in developing a site-wide safety culture, and driving improvement in site EHS performance in Lost Time and Recordable Injuries, Spills, Fires, and Environmental Incidents.
  • Coordinate NPIs and development activities in support of site and business growth, and facilitate MOC / CMP processes.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) 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 in a private, public, government or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

  • Masters degree in a science or technical field from an accredited institution.
  • Experience leading and implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles and Six Sigma Methodology for sustained continuous improvement.
  • 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.

Work Location: On Site - Knoxville, Iowa

Travel: May include up to 10% Domestic

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

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

SUporting 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.

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