Tooling Research Engineer

3M

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Maplewood, MN
Salary
$81,983–$100,202 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $91k
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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 61 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $145,676–$178,049 across 51 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Tooling Research Engineer

Tooling Research Engineer will join a team focused on advancing research and development through the design and development of specialized tooling for innovative products. The role involves transforming technical requirements into precision-machined metal molds, bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and manufacturing execution to enable product commercialization. Key responsibilities include collaborating with NTI/NPI teams to develop new designs, implementing microreplication tool manufacturing processes, and performing metrology and process optimization. Candidates should possess a degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and experience with CAD systems like Siemens NX. Required skills include precision machine tools knowledge, G-code, GD&T, multi-axis programming, and statistical analysis for continuous improvement. The role addresses the technical challenge of developing high-quality components for next-generation products by managing all laboratory aspects of machine tooling, including test method development and intellectual property documentation.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop specialized tooling based on technical requirements to produce high-quality finished components.
  • Translate design concepts into precision-machined metal molds for new product development.
  • Transfer manufacturing processes from laboratory environments to production plants for commercialization.
  • Oversee all laboratory aspects of machine tooling, including process optimization and metrology.
  • Collaborate with NTI/NPI teams to develop new tooling designs from concept to launch.
  • Implement key learnings regarding microreplication tool manufacturing and test methods with production staff.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing processes to ensure world-class product quality.
  • Develop, document, and implement data-driven test methods and intellectual property.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
  • At least three months of CAD experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
  • Must be a U.S. person as defined by export control laws and Department of Defense regulations.
  • Experience with Precision Machine Tools and M&G Code (preferred).
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) (preferred).
  • Metrology experience with white light interferometer, optical microscopy, or related techniques (preferred).
  • Experience in mechanical design for products, including complex components, assemblies, and mechanisms (preferred).
  • Experience in R&D/plant settings, multi-axis machine programming, and Siemens NX CAD/CAM software (preferred).

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