Manufacturing Engineer

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. Manufacturing Engineering in 3M Hutchinson is fast-paced and high impact. There is a wide variety of products and process technologies to gain experience and expertise. Here, you will make an impact by:

• ◆Actively supporting EHS improvements.
• ◆Leading value stream improvement projects.
• ◆Driving improvements in safety, quality, service, and cost for manufacturing lines and associated products.
• ◆Support rapid resolution of customer complaints, including timely response, and implementation and communication of corrective actions.
• ◆Provide daily production support and troubleshooting for assigned products and manufacturing operations, including occasional availability on nights and weekends as needed.
• ◆Work with cross-functional teams to launch new product introduction.
• ◆Improve manufacturing operations using continuous improvement and project management tools.

Your Skills and Expertise

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

• ✓Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or other manufacturing STEM degree (completed and verified prior to start).
• ✓Two (2) years experience in Product, Process, Quality, and/or Manufacturing Engineering in a private, public, government or military environment (internships included).

Additional

• ◆Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university.
• ◆Five (5) Years experience in Manufacturing Engineering roles.
• ◆Experience with processes that involve film/web handling.
• ◆Proficiency in the use of statistical tools and data analysis in problem solving.
• ◆Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts and methodologies to manufacturing.
• ◆Leadership with driving quality improvement and cost reduction project.
• ◆Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• ◆Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.

Work location: Hutchinson, MN

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international

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).

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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Good Faith Posting Date Range 03/09/2026 To 04/08/2026 Or until filled

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