Manufacturing Engineer (Nevada, MO)

Role: Manufacturing Engineer focused on process optimization and quality improvement within a 3M manufacturing facility in Nevada, MO. Responsibilities include leading cost, yield, and quality projects using Lean and Six Sigma, managing change initiatives, supporting customer complaint resolution, conducting capability assessments, and maintaining process documentation. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and external vendors, with a focus on continuous manufacturing operations supporting a 24/7 production environment. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher in science or engineering; experience in manufacturing environments, quality improvement projects, and statistical problem-solving; strong communication and organizational skills. Preferred: experience in cost reduction, quality initiatives, and statistical tools. High-value specifics: manufacturing in a regulated environment, emphasizing safety, process control, and continuous improvement, with up to 10% domestic/international travel. Work setup is onsite in Nevada, MO, with possible relocation support; candidate must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship.