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Job Description:

Outsourced Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/*)

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Outsourced Manufacturing Engineer for the Metal and Electronics supplier commodity, 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 and/or supporting Change Management Projects

• Contributing to the success of our New Product Introduction program by ensuring smooth transitions from scale-up to launch phases with relevant suppliers

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service, reduce inventory and lead times, decrease costs, improve quality, and optimize footprint/portfolio

• Coordinating daily operations and activities with suppliers

• Assessing suppliers' technical capabilities to ensure they meet 3M's needs and requirements

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering fields

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer, or in a similar role

• Proven experience in supplier performance management within a manufacturing environment

• Strong project management background

• Excellent written and spoken English

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience managing suppliers in the metal or electronics industries

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and audit procedures

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Background in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies

Job specifics:

• Location - UK based located within a commutable distance to one of our manufacturing/office locations to include - Aycliffe, Skelmersdale or Bracknell

• Office based 4 days per week

• Travel: May include up to 15% -20% domestic/international

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations? 

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Resources for You

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.

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