Job Description:
Manufacturing Engineer* (Springfield, MO)
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
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
The person hired for the position of Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for safe and efficient manufacturing of several products to deliver results for EHS, quality, customer service, cost reductions and new product development. 3M Springfield currently produces adhesives, adhesive coated films, and sealants.
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:
Development and implementation of improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost (productivity)
Driving cost and productivity improvements by leading Continuous Improvement projects with a variety of toolsets, including standard work development, tier reviews and kaizens
Development and implementation of cross-functional projects, plans, and programs in support of business and strategic plans new process start-ups, new process technology integration, aggressive cost reduction, and supply chain improvement using Continuous Improvement tools
Proactively communicates project direction and status to appropriate personnel
Engagement and involvement in daily operations to meet service targets, including direction/support of maintenance and division engineering activities
Flexible to provide support across different shifts of manufacturing operations as needed.
Realize growth opportunities by guiding new product introduction efforts and completing experimental runs
Representing 3M Springfield during internal and external customer interactions and audits
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's degree or higher in an engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
Two (2) years of combined experience in project engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, manufacturing technology, product development, quality experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master's degree or higher from an accredited university
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution
Five (5) years in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing engineering, process engineering, product engineering, and/or product development in a private, public, government or military environment
Experience in leading multi-functional teams through complex projects from planning to completion
Experience in supporting new product development and commercialization.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
Experience in lean manufacturing or Aerospace Industry
Self-starter/self-directed that leads with high energy and passion.
Experience with adhesives or liquid filling
Location: Springfield, MO
Travel: May include up to 5% domestic and/or international
Relocation: Is authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.
To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.
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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,413 - $120,282, 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/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/02/2025 To 11/01/2025 Or until filled
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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
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