Manufacturing Technology Precision Tooling Engineer

About the role

Join 3M’s Precision Tooling team as a Manufacturing Technology Precision Tooling Engineer. You will work on advanced cutting technologies, precision machining, and equipment design to produce structured surfaces for optical film and display applications.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead precision structure‑generation processes using CNC lathes, precision turning equipment, and milling machines.
• Support new product commercialization for optical films and other precision‑structured surface technologies.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments involving precision machining, tooling, and process equipment.
• Develop, optimize, and document manufacturing processes for precision tooling applications.
• Apply precision‑engineering principles to improve dimensional accuracy, surface quality, repeatability, and process capability.
• Troubleshoot tooling, machining, equipment, and process issues in manufacturing operations.
• Use data analysis, statistical methods, and process‑control tools to identify improvement opportunities and implement robust solutions.
• Lead projects that enhance process control, equipment performance, productivity, and product quality.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including process engineers, product engineers, R&D, and manufacturing operations.

Required profile

• Engineering background with strong technical curiosity and practical machining knowledge.
• Hands‑on experience with precision tooling processes, especially CNC lathes, precision turning, and milling platforms.
• Data‑driven problem‑solving skills and a passion for process and product development.

Required skills

• CNC machining
• Precision turning equipment
• Milling machines
• Statistical analysis
• Process‑control tools
• Data analysis

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with innovative global teams.
• Access to cutting‑edge manufacturing technologies.
• Career growth within a leading diversified technology company.