SPEC MFG ENG

3M is hiring an SPEC MFG ENG. It pays $146k-$178k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions supplier management, procurement and supply chain among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Manage co-packing and assembly supplier performance, driving continuous improvement, risk modeling, and cost savings.

supplier-managementprocurementsupply-chaindata-analysisvave

Job Description:

Co-packing, Filling & Assembly Supplier Performance Specialist

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 wide variety 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

As a(n) Co-packing, Filling & Assembly Supplier Performance Specialist 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:

Supplier performance management and service-level execution
Managing and monitoring supplier material issue resolution
Utilizing project manage skills for savings and productivity delivery via VAVE
Providing technical procurement support
NPI/CMP supplier qualification and launch readiness
Driving supplier continuous improvement initiatives
Asset management and supplier database ownership
Improved service escalation governance and intake processes
Supplier risk modeling and supply chain resiliency

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 in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain or Procurement (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years of manufacturing experience, Procurement, Supply Chain in a private, public, government or military environment
Current, valid Driver’s License.

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

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain or Procurement from an accredited institution
Five (5) years of proven experience in strategic thinking, engineering and procurement process design, process and programs management, to drive initiatives aligned with 3M’s strategic goals
Strong data analysis, problem-solving focus, and decision-making skills to identify opportunities, improve processes, and enable sustainable operations
Communicate written and verbally clearly and concisely to influence changes with internal and external stakeholders, higher management team members
Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and deliver measurable improvements in supplier performance, cost savings, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Work location:

Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel: May include up to 20% domestic/international

Relocation: Is not 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 $145,676 - $178,049, 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 10/27/2026 To 11/26/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

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

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

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

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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How we rate this

SPEC MFG ENG at 3M rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

SPEC MFG ENG is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $146k-$178k a year.
The role is based in US, Minnesota, Maplewood.
The job was posted on October 27, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Supplier ManagementProcurementSupply ChainData AnalysisVave

Questions you could be asked

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Tell me about a project where procurement was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where data analysis was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where vave was part of your work. What did you do?

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