Manufacturing Process Engineer
3M · South Dakota
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $99k–$121k
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at 3M (industrial) in South Dakota. Of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $99k–$121k
- Day to day
- about 10% travel · relocation help
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About the role
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
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:
- ◆Provides engineering leadership to the Aberdeen plant - Establishes a network of resources and contacts to meet business goals and customer needs
- ◆Utilizes technical skills to compile and review information to evaluate project scope, equipment specifications and other project
requirements
- ✓Leads and participates in continuous improvement projects focused on process, product, and quality system improvements
- ✓Utilizes project management skills to organize and execute projects
- ✓Supports site and focus factory resources with process improvements
- ✓Drives understanding of key customer needs and monitors process capabilities
- ✓Reports project implementation, cost and status to appropriate person
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)
Additional
that could help you succeed even further in this role include
- ◆Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering
- ◆Prior experience working within a manufacturing and/or process engineering environment
- ◆Experience working with cross-functional teams Demonstrated strength in engineering/technical skills
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.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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Job Description
Job Title
Manufacturing Process Engineer
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
Work location
- •Aberdeen, SD
Travel: May include up to 10% 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 10/05/2026 To 11/04/2026 Or until filled
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