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Manufacturing Engineer (Nevada, MO)

Location
Nevada, Missouri
Requisition ID
R01169990
Date posted
09/24/2026
Category
Manufacturing
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Manufacturing Engineer (Nevada, MO)

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 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:

  • Lead manufacturing cost, product yield, and quality improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and Value Stream methodologies
  • Lead local management of change projects with focus on communication, risk evaluation, and execution of process and product changes
  • Support rapid resolution of customer complaints; including timely response, and implementation and communication of corrective actions
  • Perform capability assessments for new opportunities
  • Create and maintain product/process documentation, including product/process specifications and test methods
  • Work with plant, division, and other internal and external resources as needed to accomplish objectives
  • Ability to cover nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary, to support 24 hour/7 days a week, 365 days a year continuous manufacturing

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 a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start)

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

  • Experience on quality improvement and cost reduction projects.
  • Experience on working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience utilizing statistical tools in problem solving.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and organizational skills to manage different priorities.

Work location:

  • Nevada, MO.

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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What to Expect During the Hiring Process

This is a general overview of the 3M job application process. The specific steps, timing, and requirements may vary by country, region, role, or business need. For the most accurate information, please follow any location-specific guidance or instructions shared with you during the recruitment process.

  • Apply

  • Assessment

  • Phone screen

  • On-site or
    virtual interview

  • Conditional
    offer

  • Background
    check

  • Welcome to the team!

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