Manufacturing Engineer – Continuous Improvement

About the role

As a Manufacturing Engineer at 3M in Lexington, you will collaborate with global teams to drive safety, quality, service, and productivity improvements. The position offers a pathway for professionals from private, public, government, or military backgrounds to transition into a manufacturing engineering career.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement improvements related to safety, quality, service, and productivity.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment downtime and resolve issues.
• Identify capital‑expenditure improvement opportunities, build business cases, and manage projects to completion.
• Participate in day‑to‑day operations, EHS activities, MOC change management, OEE analysis, and performance gap resolution.
• Lead continuous‑improvement projects using project‑management tools to define objectives, timelines, and next steps.
• Perform root‑cause analysis, defect troubleshooting, and develop process standards and documentation.
• Provide engineering support for assigned areas, including occasional night/weekend availability.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment (private, public, government, or military).
• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role with process equipment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams through complex projects.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Required skills

• Excel
• Minitab
• SQL querying
• PowerPoint
• Robotics and camera/scanner vision systems
• PLC programming
• Six Sigma
• Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies

What we offer

• Competitive base salary range of $98,964 – $120,957 per year, plus variable incentive pay where eligible.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Potential relocation assistance and up to 10% travel for domestic/international assignments.