Job Description:

Job Title
Capital Engineering Director

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Manages a staff of managers and project engineers to drive growth, productivity, EHS, and renewal capital investment for the Safety & Industrial Business Group and Consumer Business Group plants and their associated commercial/business teams. Responsible for budget management, project prioritization, value/opportunity identification, and annual capital planning ensuring the team is working on the critical projects for 3M. Develops and maintains the technical competency and project management skills of the group. Provides leadership to 3M Engineering through engineering sponsored committees and technical organizations. Develops and implements facility and equipment renewal plans in partnership with external and internal partners. Provides leadership, development, coaching and direction to the organization to execute projects on time (rapid execution), within budget (cost effective solutions), and with predictable spend accuracy. This role develops and implements strategic and operational plans for the engineering group and supports development of similar plans for their assigned US, Canada, & LATAM plants and businesses.

As a(n) Capital Engineering Director 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:

• Leading group of Project Engineers to effectively and efficiently manage CapEx projects
• Implement new technologies throughout 3M
• Determines the most valued projects that need to be implemented
• Supports operations and our commercial partners

Your Skills and Expertise 
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) from an accredited institution
• Twelve (12) years of Capital Project Execution or Leadership in a private, public, government or military environment
• Five (5) years of Capital Engineering Leadership in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited institution
• Skills include: Communication, Planning, Leadership, Strategy, Prioritization, Project Execution, Budget Mgmt

Work location:

• Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to US supported Plants or Maplewood at least [10] days per month)

Travel: May include up to 50% - domestic

Relocation Assistance: 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. 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $259,007 - $316,564, 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/.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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