Manufacturing Engineer - Materials

Job Description: Job Title Manufacturing Engineer- Materials 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 As a Manufacturing Technologist 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: • Identify and implement manufacturing process controls. • Troubleshoot production issues in forming operation, perform root-cause analyses, and implement corrective/preventive actions. • Support   continuous improvement projects targeting cost reduction, cycle time and quality improvements. • Familiarize and operate   analytical equipment such as SEM, XRD, X-ray (2D/3D). • Analyze raw material data and properties. • Utilize X-ray Computed Tomography inspection process, build and modify automated processes to support production. • Collaborate with production associates, quality department, maintenance and other areas for new product development initiatives and qualification plans as required by customers.     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 Chemical, Ceramic, or Material Engineering (completed and verified prior to start) • Three (3) years of Production Management, Process Management and/or R&D 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 in Chemical, Ceramic, or Material Engineering from an accredited university • Black Belt, Lean and Six Sigma certification - Strives to learn and dive deep to understand how things work making data driven decisions. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis. • Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under deadlines. • Effective communication and teamwork across functional teams. Work Location:   • This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at Clarkston, GA Travel: May include up to 5% 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).   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.    Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting on 3M.com/careers.    Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, 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 & Visi