Job Description:Job TitlePilot Plant Product EngineerCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 diversity 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 RoleAs a Pilot Plant Product Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:Leading film cost, quality, and product yield improvement projects, including driving process development to recommend new equipment or modifications in support of goals.Implementing improvements using Lean, Six Sigma and Value stream tools for repeatable results.Determining customer needs and industry trends and translating those into measurable specifications and test methods for product development and small volume manufacturing. Oversees quality, cost, performance, and reliability of products for entire lifecycle.Supports successful new product launches and rapid resolution of customer complaints for small volume film products, including timely response, communication, and implementation of corrective actions.Willingness to be on-callYour Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution in engineering or science (completed and verified prior to start)Three (3) years of combined experience in manufacturing and/or product/process development in a private, public, government or military environmentAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Master's degree in engineering or science from an accredited institutionFive (5) years of combined experience in manufacturing and/or product/process development in a private, public, government or military environmentTechnical experience in polymer film extrusion, web handling, microreplication, clean coating, lamination, or slittingSix Sigma Green Belt CertificationThree (3) years of experience utilizing statistical tools in problem solvingThree (3) years of experience on working in a manufacturing environmentThree (3) years of experience on New Product Development and Commercialization TeamsThree (3) years of experience on Quality Improvement and Cost Reduction projectsExperience with unit cost modelingSkills include creative thinking, complex problem solving, leadership, teamwork, and strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsWork location:Maplewood, MNTravel: May include up to 10% domesticRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being3M 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 MaxFor 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 $115,607 - $141,298, 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, ork 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/enUS/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.Learn more about 3Ms creative solutions to the worlds problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3Ms business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/enUS/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned...Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity