Chemical Manufacturing Engineer (Cordova, IL)

About the role

Join 3M as a Chemical Manufacturing Engineer in Cordova, IL, collaborating with global teams to drive product cost, service, and quality improvements while ensuring safe and compliant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Work with cross‑functional teams to improve product cost, service, and quality.
• Lead continuous‑improvement activities to boost productivity.
• Write, maintain, and enhance production standard operating procedures.
• Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, maintain material balances, and drive waste‑reduction projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (completed before start date).
• Minimum two years of engineering experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% and possible relocation assistance.
• Compliance with U.S. Export Control laws.

Required skills

• Experience with reactor systems.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) practices.