3M · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineer (Oak Hills, CA)
3M is a global company known for its innovative products and collaborative work environment. The Manufacturing Engineer role involves leading projects to improve manufacturing processes, collaborating with teams to resolve equipment issues, and utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operations.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Two (2) years of manufacturing engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Preferred
Three (3) years of manufacturing engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Experience with Non-Woven and/or abrasives manufacturing
Experience in urethane and epoxy chemistry
Experience with applied data analysis and/or statistical process control (SPC)
Continuous Improvement and/or LEAN systems development, implementation, and execution
Benefits
Medical
Dental & Vision
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences
Retirement Benefits
Company
3M
3M is a global company that applies science to life, offering products and solutions across various industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-13Grant· $5M
1978-01-13IPO
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