Manufacturing Technology Injection Molding Specialist

• Assemble comprehensive company-wide strategies for Injection Molding. This includes best practices, capital and resource needs, improvement plans and standardization.
• Initiate and drive relevant process developments in support of the 3M’s injection molding processes in collaboration with other 3M engineers and development teams.
• Drive safety and ergonomic improvements in our processes through process changes, technology and robotics.
• Develop new methods for data collection, analysis, and feedback for critical to quality parameters of molded components.
• Partnering with product development teams across 3M to rapidly test, prototype and scale-up products.
• Support 3M sourcing teams in determining strategies for make vs. buy and selecting strategic partnerships.
• Develop and coordinate experimental runs in the pilot plants and manufacturing facilities to drive improvements in yield, quality, OEE and cost reduction for 3M.
• Travel to manufacturing locations and vendors, when needed, to provide experiment coverage, consultation, knowledge transfer, troubleshooting, or training.

• Master's Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Ten (10) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Five (5) years of experience in injection molding operations

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics or Molding Engineering
• Ten (10) years of experience in Injection Molding, Polymer Processing or Extrusion in a private, public, government or military environment
• Expert knowledge and experience in production management, lean manufacturing and materials control
• Strong Communication and Change Management skills

• On-site, St. Paul, MN

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $183,301 - $224,034, 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 candidate’s 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 03/06/2025 To 04/05/2025 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 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s 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. Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/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, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.