Product Development Specialist

Job Description

Job Description:

Product Development Specialist

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Product Development Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

Supporting and executing a series of high priority product improvement projects to deliver our brand promise of innovation and strong reliability to our Transportation & Commercial Branding Films customers. Initial focus will be cost improvement projects with alternate materials and updated product design & manufacturing processes..
Leveraging and collaborating with cross-functional teams including product development, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive robust qualification of products updates and commercialization of new products, address issues with current products, and drive continuous improvement
Executing competitive testing, test method validation, failure analysis, predictive failure/analysis, product durability, design reviews, product field claims and investigations, and other duties as necessary.
Supporting and overseeing change management as it relates to product design changes driven by product/quality improvement, supply changes, regulatory requirements, and cost reduction.
Drive continuous improvement mindset by using a multitude of project management and analysis methodologies

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Five (5) years or more of combined experience in one or more of the following areas: Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, New Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Commercialization, New Technology Development, Applied Research, and/or Research in a private, public, government or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

Ten (10) years or more of combined experience in one or more of the following areas: Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, New Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Commercialization, New Technology Development, Applied Research, and/or Research in a private, public, government or military environment.
Possess expertise equivalent to that which would be obtained in a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science/Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Macromolecular Science, or related discipline.
Expertise in adjacent area(s) such as polymer sciences, polymer processing (extrusion, blown film), web handling, coating, weathering, microreplication, optics, adhesives and/or films.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross functional team members.
Demonstrated ability to lead and support change management or product development teams to deliver technical results.
Well organized, strong problem-solving skills, team-building mentality, results-driven
Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities.
Exceptional written and oral communication skill.

Work location: On-site (Maplewood, MN)

Travel: May include up to 40% domestic & international travel

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M 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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $137,439 – $167,981, 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/.
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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Our approach to flexibility is called Work Your Way, which puts employees first and drives well-being in ways that enable 3M’s business and performance goals. You have flexibility in where and when work gets done. It all depends on where and when you can do your best work.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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