Optimized Operations (O2) Packaging Engineer - Maplewood, MN Job

3M is science applied to life. At 3M, we are in your cell phone. We are in your car. We are at your doctor’s office. You are never more than 10 feet from a 3M product. 3M helps make it possible for many other companies to do what they do.

The Optimized Operations (O2) Package Engineer's role is to acquire general knowledge and understanding quickly and successfully by running a series of focused projects within the 3M manufacturing and supply chain environment.

• Participating in extensive training such as Lean Six Sigma, project management and leadership development, enabling them to be placed into a manufacturing location with enhanced ability to contribute quickly to process improvements that assist the entire supply chain.
• Providing leadership on assigned projects with mentoring to develop proficiency using established methods, practices, and concepts that are heavily weighted by Six Sigma methodology and focused on Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Responsible for conducting assigned, well-defined technical tasks usually associated with Process and Product Understanding within a manufacturing environment.
• Complete 5 weeks of O2 training and lead at least one Green Belt project.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Package Engineering, Packaging Science or closely related discipline from an accredited University
• Previous or current 3M and/or other manufacturing intern experience
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong computer skills
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated leadership ability, organizational skills, process control, and statistical knowledge