Job Description:
Job Title
Manufacturing Ops Engineering – Project Engineer
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Manufacturing Ops Engineering – Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- 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.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited program.
- 2+ years of project management experience preferred.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Team player with the ability to contribute in a matrix environment.
Work location:
Work location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international
Relocation: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Chat with Max
For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.
Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 05/07/2026 To 06/06/2026 Or until filled
