3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.
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:
1. Leading and/or supporting Change Management Projects
2. Contributing to the success of our New Product Introduction program by ensuring smooth transitions from scale-up to launch phases with relevant suppliers
3. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service, reduce inventory and lead times, decrease costs, improve quality, and optimize footprint/portfolio
4. Coordinating daily operations and activities with suppliers
5. 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:
6. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering fields
7. Previous experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer, or in a similar role
8. Proven experience in supplier performance management within a manufacturing environment
9. Strong project management background
10. Excellent written and spoken English
Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
11. Experience managing suppliers in the metal or electronics industries
12. Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and audit procedures
13. Strong negotiation and communication skills
14. Background in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
Job specifics:
15. Location - UK based located within a commutable distance to one of our manufacturing/office locations to include - Aycliffe, Skelmersdale or Bracknell
16. Hybrid working pattern is preferred - 2-3 days remote/office
17. 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 If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.