Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Title Manufacturing Engineer

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 3

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This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

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:

• Analyze existing CNC machining manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement, including workflow and resource utilization
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of tooling, fixtures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the grind shop.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/ Kaizen) to reduce waste, drive cost‑savings, and enhance quality.
• Troubleshoot production issues in the grinding operation, perform root‑cause analyses, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate with production associates, quality department, maintenance and other areas for new product development initiatives and qualification plans as required by customers.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Familiarity with CNC machining operations and CMM machining and programming
• Proficient in CAD/CAM tools (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD)
• Five (5) years of Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering in a private, public, government or military environment
• 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

Clarkston, GA

May include up to 5‑10% domestic

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.

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.

The expected compensation range for this position is $98,413 - $120,282, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay if eligible.

Additional benefits may include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement 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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