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Manufacturing Engineer

3M
September 03, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Prairie du Chien, WI
Operations
Role: Manufacturing Engineer supporting extrusion operations at 3M's Prairie du Chien, WI site, focusing on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for safety, quality, and efficiency. Responsibilities: lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean & Six Sigma, troubleshoot daily production issues, support safety enhancements, and collaborate on product scale-up and process understanding. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering or science from an accredited university; minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in private, public, government, or military environments; proficiency with MS Office and Minitab; knowledge of Lean, SPC, DOE, Six Sigma; strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Preferred: Green/Black Belt certification, experience in biomaterials or related manufacturing, cross-functional team leadership. HighValue: manufacturing process optimization, defect resolution, cost reduction, safety improvement, and process scalability in a biopharma-relevant setting. Location: Prairie du Chien, WI, with up to 10% domestic travel.