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With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.\nThis position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.\nThe Impact You’ll Make in this Role\nAs a Capital Project Engineer, 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:\nLead the planning and execution of assigned capital projects by managing Front End Loading (FEL) studies, project schedules, budgets, construction activities, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.\nDevelop and implement competitive bidding strategies, including bid evaluation and contractor selection, to ensure cost-effective and high-quality project results.\nDefine equipment performance requirements and engineering design criteria to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.\nEstablish and maintain robust schedule and cost control processes, including forecasting, progress tracking, variance analysis, and implementation of corrective actions\nFoster strong communication and collaboration with project teams, site leadership, contractors, and stakeholders throughout all phases of project execution.\nEnsure compliance with applicable codes, standards, guidelines, and company requirements so that all designs and project activities meet regulatory, safety, and operational expectations.\nYour Skills and Expertise\nTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:\nAssociate’s Degree/Technical Diploma or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and a minimum of three (3) combined years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management in a private, public, government or military environment.\n-OR-\nBachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution\nAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:\nTwo (2) years of experience in chemical manufacturing, industrial operations, or other process-based industries\nPrior experience with coating, drying and curing, compounding and mixing, material handling, slitting, automation, and packaging systems\nDemonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional capital projects from concept through final implementation\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred\nFamiliarity with engineering design and project management tools such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, SAP, Solidworks, NX or similar systems\nWork location:\nOn-site Knoxville, IA\nTravel: May include up to 25% domestic and international\nRelocation Assistance: May be authorized\nMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).\nSupporting Your Well-being\n3M 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.\nChat with Max\nFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.\nApplicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, 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 10/15/2026 To 11/14/2026 Or until filledAll 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. 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