Engineering Graduate Jobs

All our positions for 2011 have now been filled.
We will be recuiting for our 2012 positions in September 2011.

Job description
3M is looking for outstanding engineering graduates to join our manufacturing team. As you would expect from a diversified technology company, we have several sites across the UK each supporting varying different manufacturing and process technologies from industrial tapes and abrasives through RFID technology to medical products and pharmaceuticals. Our manufacturing engineers are not just technical experts but experienced in an array of broad manufacturing skills including product and process understanding, lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Required Profile

The right to live and work in the EU
Good degree (minimum 2.1) in a STEM subject, backed up by strong STEM A level results (A/B Grades) or equivalent qualifications.
Some working experience, preferably in a technical environment (maybe as part of an industrial placement) is preferred but not essential.
Self motivated individuals who are clear about what they are looking for and are able to take ownership of tasks and their career.
Team oriented. Encourages others and works effectively in a team to achieve the required goal. Able to take on whatever role is required by the situation.
Results focused. Uses own initiative, recognising, creating and seizing opportunities to implement ideas to achieve results.
Project planning and control experience as demonstrated through extra curricular as well as course and work experience examples.
UK Driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Current Grads Profile

Are passionate about manufacturing and technology
Are confident, natural communicators
Are able to understand highly technical concepts and explain them to a non-technical audience.
Are keen to learn new skills
Are able to articulate why they have chosen a career within 3M manufacturing.

Training and Development
During the first year of work with 3M, Engineering graduates will have 2 six month assignments at different manufacturing locations within the UK, before settling into a permanent position at one of these sites. Whilst on these six month placements you would join one of our site teams straight away and be given real responsibility from day one usually including a Lean Six Sigma project. We think it’s the best way to learn the role and allow you to show us your talent. We recruit graduates because they bring new ideas into the team and we foster an environment which listens to what they have to say.

Of course we recognise that on the job training won’t give you everything, so there is also an extensive training package which fits around your site assignment. There is a general comprehensive induction process as well as individual site induction process which aims to give new graduates visibility over all aspects of manufacturing technology.

Alongside this, we have our corporate graduate training programme which is delivered over 18 months, encompassing project management, team building and networking opportunities, as well as ensuring graduates have a full understanding of how 3M functions as a business. Finally, a number graduate group projects support the training and give an opportunity to put new skills into practice. We want our graduates to be future company leaders and the training is focused towards giving you what you need to achieve this.