What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Manufacturing Professional position at 3M?
About the Position
We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people, collaborating on projects that require creativity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for facilitating the planning and implementation of workplace flow & layout, balancing, equipment installations, modifications, and moves according to Lean Concepts. You will also implement cost-effective automation for productivity and safety challenges, lead manufacturing cost, product yield, and quality improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and Value Stream methodologies, and lead local management of change projects with focus on communication, risk evaluation, and execution of process and product changes.
About Our Company
At 3M, we are committed to innovation and excellence. We offer a wide range of benefits to support your personal and professional growth, including medical, dental & vision, health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent care flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, and retirement benefits.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Plan and implement workplace flow & layout, balancing, equipment installations, modifications, and moves according to Lean Concepts
- Implement cost-effective automation for productivity and safety challenges
- 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
- Collaborate with plant, division, and other internal and external resources as needed to accomplish objectives
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor's degree in a Science or Engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
- Two (2) years in one of the following areas: lean manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, product engineering, and/or product development in a private, public, government or military environment
Desirable Qualifications
- Bachelors or Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
- Five (5) years in one or more of the following areas: lean manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, product engineering, and/or product development in a private, public, government or military environment
- Experience with leading Lean projects to improve productivity and flow in a plant
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
