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3M Business Supply Chain Engineer 
United States, Minnesota, Maplewood 
354509995

05.05.2024



They will work with the global manufacturing and supply chain team to drive value stream improvements. Projects will include New Product Introductions (NPIs), portfolio optimization, operational cost reduction, capacity building for growth, SOS transfer for lead time and cost improvements, change management projects, and COGS reduction.

As a
Business Supply Chain Engineer,you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

  • Translate portfolio business objectives into ESC requirements and develop end-to-end operational plans for execution in partnership with the functions of Plan, Source, Make, Deliver (PSMD).
  • Identify, prioritize, and lead division specific improvement projects across the supply chain through fundamental engineering and supply chain operations principles.
  • Ensure appropriate functional teams and owners are in place for priority projects.
  • Partner with division to actively manage product lifecycle and portfolio excellence.
  • Spearhead NPI work – partner with division cross-functional teams on design for manufacturability, service, product & process capability, and cost effectiveness to ensure successful development, scale-up and launch.
  • Ensure Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC) performance delivers against global division specific objectives and needs
  • Ensure long-range capacity plans, supply chain architecture and network will enable growth with acceptable service and inventory levels.
  • Determine what is neede
    d to drive service, quality, cost, cash, and reliability across PSMD


To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
  • Five (5) years of engineering, manufacturing, and/or supply chain experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial and/or Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain
  • Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or R&D experience
  • Experience with manufacturing processes such as electromechanical hard goods Assembly, Ultrasonic welding, Printed Circuit Board Assembly, injection molding, automated and manual assembly and converting
  • Demonstrated experience participating on global cross functional teams
  • Knowledge and experience in applying Six Sigma tools and/or Lean principles
  • Experience using statistics to analyze and improve processes
  • Experience leading capital equipment installation and scale-up projects
  • Experience MS project management

Work location:

  • Work Your Way Eligible ( on site, or hybrid )
  • St. Paul, 3M Center

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.