Resident Project Engineer for Corporate Engineering

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.

3M is seeking a Resident Project Engineer for the Corporate Engineering Group to support the production of 3M/Health Care products at the Brookings, South Dakota Medical plant. The person hired for the position of Resident Project Engineer will primarily be responsible for managing capital investment projects in support of 3M manufacturing. A resident project engineer uses engineering knowledge and skills as a leader of cross functional teams to define the scope, cost and schedule for capital investment projects which support 3M’s global manufacturing and research efforts. A resident project engineer also participates in cost reduction, quality improvements, new process and technology development programs, Lean Six Sigma and safety related activities.

* Manage project timelines and budgets for assigned projects. * Successfully interact with multiple discipline teams including 3M plant personnel, consultants and suppliers. * Specify equipment performance and design criteria. * Estimate capital equipment and installation costs. * Define and execute competitive bidding strategy. * Oversee plant equipment layout and design. * Coordinate construction activity. * Lead equipment commissioning. * Protect 3M intellectual property. * Communicate effectively to project team, facility staff and project owners. * Gain understanding of applicable codes and guidelines to insure designs meet standards. Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems or technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

**Basic Qualifications:** Possess or is in the final year of pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 Scale. * Possess or is in the final year of pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical engineering from an accredited program. * Prior internship/co-op experience with 3M or another manufacturing company. * Project Management experience. * Strong oral and written communications skills. * Team player with the ability to contribute in a matrix environment.