Process Engineer*

Job Description: Job Title 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 its 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 Youll Make in this Role As a Process 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: Supports manufacturing operations to ensure uninterrupted quality production of life saving products. Coordinating project timelines, budgets, construction activity, and personnel to successfully complete assigned projects involving process improvement and/or automated assembly. Defining and executing competitive bidding strategy Specifying equipment performance and mechanical design criteria for automated assembly and automated inspection. Leading automation projects that deliver products and processes of validated quality and performance while maintaining effective communication with project team, operations staff, and engineering colleagues. Establishing accountability through understanding applicable codes and guidelines to ensure designs meet codes, guidelines, and standards. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Bachelors degree or higher in a Engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Experience in manufacturing and/or assembly process development, evaluation and support in a private, public, government or military environment. Experience in project management Experience in mechanical drafting, 3D modeling, machine design, fixture development, process integration in an academic, private, public, government or military environment. Demonstration of skill in 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred) Demonstration of effective equipment specification, and procurement for automated or robotic assembly applications. Can also demonstrate effective project management by showing results of project validation and acceptance criteria. Implementing lessons learned and best practices in the form of poke yoke processes and result in reduced PFMEA RPN scores. Determines priority of multiple project options that give the most value by thorough analysis utilizing lean and six sigma tools. Prior experience with light assembly, assembly automation, robotic applications, material handling, or inspection equipment Application of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to make data driven decisions that improve productivity and quality. Self-motivated, self-starter ready to solve challenging problems. Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration Other skills that could lead to further success in the role: Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, PFMEA Minitab MS PowerApps/PowerBI SAP Work location: Monroe, North Carolina 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). 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. 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 assistant on 3M.com/careers. 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 candidates 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 10/17/2025 To 11/16/2025 Or until filled All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3Ms creative solutions to the worlds problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. 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/ 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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