Molding specialist

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Work type: On-site
Location: Woodbury, MN
Salary: $145,676–$178,049 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $162k

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About 3M

3M is a diversified technology and manufacturing conglomerate producing thousands of products across healthcare, safety, electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Industry: Diversified Manufacturing

3M currently has 44 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Molding Specialist in the Corporate Research Process Laboratory at 3M, you will lead the development of advanced molding processes for prototyping and scale-up of new products, ensuring high-quality part production and reducing technical risks before commercialization. You will troubleshoot complex challenges during development builds to validate performance and protect intellectual property through patent filings. This role requires a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in science or engineering, with at least five years of experience in process development or R&D, ideally involving injection molding or plastics manufacturing. Key skills include working knowledge of injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, molds, CAD design, and plastic molding simulation tools like Moldflow or Moldex3D. This position offers the chance to innovate within a global organization that values collaboration and creativity across various product areas and scales.

Skills

Injection Molding Plastics Engineering CAD Moldflow Moldex3D Automation Manufacturing Simulation Patent Process Development R&D Materials Processing Troubleshooting Quality Validation Commercialization

What you'll do

Lead the development of molding processes for prototyping and scale-up.
Troubleshoot molding challenges to improve part quality and validate performance.
Evaluate new resins, designs, and tooling approaches to accelerate innovation.
File new patent applications to protect 3M's intellectual property.
Collaborate with injection molding machine manufacturers on equipment and automation.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or plastics engineering from an accredited institution.
Five or more years of experience in process development or R&D.
Experience in injection molding and plastics manufacturing.
Proficiency in injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, molds, and parameters.
Knowledge of CAD part/product design and plastic molding simulation software.
Ability to troubleshoot molding challenges and improve part quality.

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