Adhesive Product Development Specialist - Automotive Aftermarket

3M • Maplewood, MN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Job Description Adhesive Product Development Specialist - Automotive Aftermarket 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 wide variety 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 the Adhesive Product Development Specialist in 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Laboratory, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. The successful candidate will have a strong chemistry aptitude and passion for developing solutions that enable repair of vehicles. Here, you will make an impact by: Inventing new formulations that meet challenging expectations of automotive manufacturers and repair professional Identifying and leading strategic programs of major importance to the division leading to innovative applications and extensions of new and existing technologies, products and/or businesses Leading scouting and technical development of adhesive products used in the vehicle repair process Collaborating with and/or leading cross functional teams to identify and deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) projects of significant value Developing a strong understanding of customer needs by learning best practices, visiting body shops, and identifying opportunities for improvement Driving successful product scale-up from laboratory to manufacturing and assisting with troubleshooting process and product quality issues

Requirements

• Master of Science degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, material engineering, polymer science, or a related field (completed and verified prior to start).
• Three (3) years of experience formulating adhesives, coatings, or similar products in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

• PhD degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, material engineering, polymer science, or a related field
• History of successful product commercialization and/or technology introduction
• Expertise in epoxy, polyurethane, acrylate, and similar chemistries.
• Demonstrated ability to design experiments, statistically analyze test results, make data-driven decisions, and deliver project results.
• Polymer / adhesive characterization experience using DSC, DMA, and rheology techniques
• Adhesive performance characterization such as universal tensile test equipment
• Strong understanding of chemical processing methods and pilot scale batch mixing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and demonstration skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Inventing new formulations that meet challenging expectations of automotive manufacturers and repair professional
• Identifying and leading strategic programs of major importance to the division leading to innovative applications and extensions of new and existing technologies, products and/or businesses
• Leading scouting and technical development of adhesive products used in the vehicle repair process
• Collaborating with and/or leading cross functional teams to identify and deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) projects of significant value
• Developing a strong understanding of customer needs by learning best practices, visiting body shops, and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Driving successful product scale-up from laboratory to manufacturing and assisting with troubleshooting process and product quality issues

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level