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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:\nRole Summary\nThe Technical Program Manager (TPM) serves as 3M's primary technical and manufacturing operations leader at contract manufacturing partners, responsible for driving manufacturing process development, production readiness, operational performance, and technical risk management throughout the product lifecycle.\nThe TPM acts as the key interface between Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and contract manufacturing partners to ensure manufacturing processes are scalable, capable, and optimized to meet product performance, quality, cost, capacity, and delivery objectives from New Product Introduction (NPI) through mass production.\nThis role combines technical leadership, manufacturing engineering expertise, and operational excellence to ensure contract manufacturers achieve and sustain world-class manufacturing performance. The TPM is responsible for driving key manufacturing metrics including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Yield, Scrap, Downtime, Throughput, Cycle Time, Capacity Utilization, and Process Capability (Cp/Cpk), while leading continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, productivity, and manufacturing competitiveness.\nKey Responsibilities\nManufacturing Process Development & Production Readiness\nLead manufacturing process development, qualification, and production readiness activities for new product introductions (NPI), product transfers, and major process changes.\nDefine process requirements, operating windows, manufacturing controls, tooling requirements, and equipment readiness plans to support successful production launches.\nDrive process characterization activities and establish validated operating parameters that ensure consistent product quality and process stability.\nPartner with contract manufacturers to develop robust, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes that meet 3M product specifications and customer requirements.\nLead engineering builds, pilot runs, process validations, and production ramp activities.\nDrive IQ/OQ/PQ, process validation, line qualifications, and manufacturing readiness reviews.\nEstablish process control plans, reaction plans, SPC methodologies, and process monitoring strategies.\nEvaluate manufacturing readiness and proactively identify technical risks that may impact quality, schedule, capacity, or production performance.\nProduction Performance, Capacity & Operational Excellence\nOwn manufacturing performance metrics including Yield, OEE, Scrap, Downtime, Throughput, Cycle Time, Capacity Utilization, and Process Capability (Cp/Cpk).\nDevelop KPI dashboards and performance review mechanisms with contract manufacturers to monitor operational health and identify improvement opportunities.\nAnalyze manufacturing performance data to identify trends, bottlenecks, variability, and emerging risks.\nDrive yield improvement initiatives through data-driven problem solving, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.\nLead OEE improvement programs focused on reducing downtime, setup losses, speed losses, and quality losses.\nDrive scrap reduction initiatives through defect elimination, process optimization, and improved material utilization.\nImprove throughput and productivity through cycle time reduction, line balancing, bottleneck elimination, and automation solutions.\nEstablish and monitor process capability requirements for critical process parameters and key product characteristics.\nSupport production planning and capacity management activities by performing capacity analyses and forecasting future manufacturing requirements.\nPartner with operations teams to improve manufacturing efficiency, labor productivity, and overall factory performance.\nTechnical Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis\nLead investigations and resolution of complex manufacturing, process, equipment, and quality-related issues.\nUtilize structured problem-solving methodologies including 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, DMAIC, FMEA, DOE, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis techniques.\nConduct deep-dive root cause analysis for yield loss, scrap generation, downtime events, process excursions, equipment reliability issues, and manufacturing bottlenecks.\nApply statistical tools including SPC, Cp/Cpk analysis, Minitab, JMP, regression analysis, and design of experiments to improve process performance.\nDevelop, implement, and validate corrective and preventative actions that deliver sustainable improvements in manufacturing performance.\nPartner with Product Engineering and Quality Engineering teams to investigate product non-conformances and manufacturing-related defects.\nEnsure technical issues are resolved with permanent corrective actions and measurable business impact.\nTechnology Transfer, Industrialization & Process Scale-Up\nLead technical transfer activities between suppliers and contract manufacturing partners.\nEnsure successful deployment of manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, automation systems, and work instructions.\nDrive process scale-up activities from prototype through pilot production and mass production.\nVerify manufacturing processes achieve target performance levels for Yield, OEE, Throughput, Capacity, Quality, and Process Capability prior to production release.\nConduct process capability studies and readiness assessments to support manufacturing ramp decisions.\nPerform bottleneck analyses and capacity modeling to ensure manufacturing readiness for volume growth.\nEnsure manufacturing systems are capable of meeting current and future production demand requirements.\nCross-Functional Technical Leadership\nServe as the primary technical and manufacturing operations representative between 3M and contract manufacturing partners.\nProvide technical leadership and direction across Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, and external manufacturing teams.\nLead technical workstreams and coordinate execution across multiple stakeholders and organizations.\nFacilitate regular manufacturing performance reviews focused on quality, yield, OEE, capacity, delivery, and operational improvement initiatives.\nCommunicate technical status, manufacturing performance, risks, mitigation plans, and recommendations to leadership and project teams.\nDrive cross-functional decision-making and alignment to resolve manufacturing constraints and meet business objectives.\nEscalate and manage critical manufacturing risks that could impact customer commitments, quality performance, or production schedules.\nInfluence investment decisions related to equipment, automation, tooling, and process improvement initiatives.\nManufacturing Innovation & Continuous Improvement\nLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on Yield, OEE, Throughput, Scrap Reduction, Downtime Reduction, Capacity Expansion, and Cost of Poor Quality reduction.\nApply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Operational Excellence methodologies to improve manufacturing performance.\nDrive automation initiatives and advanced manufacturing technologies that improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.\nImplement data-driven manufacturing management practices through KPI visualization, SPC systems, and performance dashboards.\nIdentify and deploy best practices across multiple manufacturing sites and suppliers.\nEvaluate emerging technologies, equipment, and manufacturing methods that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and cost competitiveness.\nSupport long-term manufacturing strategy and capability development for strategic contract manufacturing partners.\nChampion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and technical excellence.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\nBilingual fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English.\n5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Technical Program Management, Product Industrialization, or related technical manufacturing roles.\nDemonstrated experience leading new product introduction (NPI), process development, industrialization, or manufacturing transfer programs.\nStrong understanding of manufacturing process development, qualification methodologies, process validation, and production ramp management.\nExperience working directly with contract manufacturers, suppliers, or external manufacturing partners.\nStrong knowledge of manufacturing performance metrics including OEE, Yield, Throughput, Downtime, Scrap, Cycle Time, Capacity Utilization, and Process Capability.\nExperience with structured problem-solving methodologies including 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, DOE, SPC, DMAIC, and Six Sigma.\nExperience using data analysis and statistical tools such as Minitab, JMP, Excel, Power BI, or equivalent analytics platforms.\nStrong understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk), and manufacturing process monitoring.\nProven ability to lead complex technical programs and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.\nStrong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.\nWillingness to travel regularly and maintain an on-site presence at contract manufacturing facilities as required.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in an engineering or technical discipline.\nExperience in high-volume manufacturing environments such as electronics, medical devices, consumer products, optics, automotive, industrial products, or advanced materials.\nDemonstrated success improving OEE, Yield, Throughput, Capacity Utilization, and Scrap performance in manufacturing operations.\nExperience in injection molding, converting, coating, assembly, automation, or related manufacturing processes.\nExperience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), or Operational Excellence programs.\nKnowledge of MES systems, manufacturing dashboards, production reporting, and digital factory technologies.\nExperience with automation equipment, robotics, vision systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies.\nFamiliarity with quality management systems including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar standards.\nExperience conducting capacity analysis, line balancing, labor optimization, and factory productivity improvement initiatives.\nExperience supporting global manufacturing organizations and working across multiple time zones.\nLearn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.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.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.\n3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement\nCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.\nPlease click on the following links and select the country where you are applying for employment to review the applicable Terms of Use (link here) and Privacy Policy (link here). 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