3M
Diversified technology manufacturer of adhesives, PPE.
Manufacturing Engineer - Extrusion Operations
+ Variable incentive pay
Relocation assistance may be authorized.
About the job
- A completed bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline from an accredited university is required before starting.
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering is preferred.
- Two years of previous technical manufacturing experience with demonstrated strength in engineering or technical skills is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access, and Minitab is preferred.
- Experience applying Lean methodology, statistics, statistical process control, design of experiments, and Six Sigma in manufacturing is preferred.
- Experience leading or participating on cross-functional teams is preferred.
- Strong analytical and project leadership skills are required.
- Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required to manage different priorities.
- Ability to prioritize, remain flexible to changes, and respond with a sense of urgency is required.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
- Actively support safety improvement.
- Initiate, recommend, and drive cost and productivity improvements by leading continuous improvement projects using standard work development, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, tier reviews, and Kaizens.
- Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and involvement in daily operations to meet operational targets, including occasional availability on nights, weekends, and holidays as needed by production.
- Provide manufacturing leadership on assigned products, including resolving customer complaints, communicating and implementing corrective actions, creating and maintaining documentation, implementing management of change, planning experimental runs, increasing product and process understanding, reducing variability, providing unit cost estimates, and tracking manufacturing unit costs.
- Collaborate with local and division technical teams on division- and value-stream-level projects focused on improving manufacturing operations and scaling up new products to support growth.
- Proactively communicate project direction and status to appropriate personnel.
- Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
- Follow safety policies, identify hazards, and engage in continuous improvement to contribute to the Environmental Health and Safety culture.
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
About the company
3M is a diversified technology and manufacturing company that offers products across sectors such as adhesives, tapes, abrasives, personal protective equipment, healthcare, automotive, home improvement, and films. Its products rely on materials science and engineering to solve tasks, from bonding surfaces and finishing surfaces to protecting people and enabling diagnostics. It differentiates itself through a large patent portfolio, a broad applied-science focus across many industries, and scale, plus ongoing sustainability efforts. Its goal is to deliver reliable solutions that tackle real-world problems while driving environmental and social responsibility and creating value across its markets.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Founded
1902
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 organic growth hit 5.4%, and management raised full-year EPS guidance.
- 3M's EBO business targets $40 million-$50 million revenue now, with rapid hyperscaler expansion.
- Cooling Film launched September 2, 2026, broadening transport revenue beyond traditional industrial markets.
What critics are saying
- New Jersey approved up to $450 million in PFAS payments on August 7, 2026.
- PFAS claims continue separately for personal injury, with no global settlement finished.
- 3M's 2025-2026 restructuring keeps cutting roles, signaling persistent margin pressure and organizational churn.
What makes 3M unique
- 3M's 49 technology platforms and 100,000-plus patents still power cross-industry materials innovation.
- Microsoft certified 3M's expanded beam optical technology for Azure data centers in July 2026.
- Ask 3M launched June 22, 2026, turning technical expertise into self-service customer workflow.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options
Relocation Assistance
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%3M has launched 3M™ Cooling Film, a roof-applied heat-management solution for vehicles. The film uses thermal management technology to reflect more than 85% of solar radiation, reducing interior temperatures by up to 10°F. The product targets last-mile delivery fleets, refrigerated trucks and trailers, and passenger rail vehicles. It aims to reduce cooling demand, improve energy efficiency, and protect temperature-sensitive cargo whilst enhancing comfort for drivers and passengers. The film features a durable coating that resists dirt, chemicals, and wear, backed by a five-year warranty. Professional installers can apply it quickly to minimise vehicle downtime. The solution is part of 3M's broader portfolio of heat-management products for the transportation sector.
3M has appointed Jennifer Cunningham as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Cunningham will lead the company's global human resources organisation, including talent, culture and leadership development. The appointment forms part of 3M's approach to workforce strategy and internal transformation. Her role also includes communications and community impact, which affects how 3M manages its reputation whilst PFAS and other legacy issues remain under discussion. 3M is a US-based industrials company with a market capitalisation of $92.3 billion. It provides diversified technology services across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The company's global footprint places additional emphasis on how human resources leadership shapes culture and talent development across regions.
3M has established a $4.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent. The new facility, dated 17 August 2026, replaces a previous $4.25 billion five-year agreement from May 2023. Advances will mature five years from the effective date, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods subject to lender approval. Interest rates vary based on currency and the company's credit rating. The agreement includes provisions allowing 3M to increase the facility up to $5.25 billion in $25 million increments. The company must maintain an EBITDA to Interest Ratio of at least 3.0 to 1.0 quarterly.
Kevin H. Rhodes, EVP and Chief Legal Officer of 3M Company, sold 7,669 shares of common stock on 22 July 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The transaction was valued at $1.3 million. The sale was an exercise-and-sell event in which Rhodes converted derivative securities into common stock at $154.69 per share, then sold them at a weighted average price of $171.20. This price aligned closely with the market close of $170.76 on the transaction date. Following the sale, Rhodes retains direct ownership of 43,779 shares, representing approximately 0.0085% of the company's outstanding equity. His reported holdings include dividend share equivalents accrued through 3M's deferred compensation plan. 3M Company has a market capitalisation of $88.1 billion and generated $25.2 billion in revenue over the trailing twelve months.
3M, the company known for Post-it notes and Scotch tape, has developed expanded beam optical connectivity technology that helps data centre operators deploy fibre-optic networks faster for AI workloads. The technology saves 85% of installation time by spreading light across a wider surface, making connections more resistant to dust and vibrations. Microsoft has certified the technology for use in its Azure data centres after several years of testing. 3M is conducting trials with other hyperscalers whilst expanding manufacturing capacity. The business is expected to generate $40 million to $50 million in revenue this year but could grow four to five times over the next several years. 3M plans to double production capacity this year and again over the following 12 to 18 months.