Advanced Product Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

22h•$98,964 - $120,957•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As an Advanced Product Engineer for AMTPP (Focus on Aerospace) within the central TEBG Product Engineering Organization, 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: Leading programs to improve quality, reduce costs, qualify alternate source-of-supply and expand product offerings to continue strong growth in the 3M Aerospace & Defense business. Leading, alongside cross functional team, key Change Management Projects (CMP) for existing products and product line extensions. Supporting the development and maintenance of existing & new products for aerospace sealants, structural adhesive pastes, and films within the Advanced Materials and Transportation Product Platform. Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to drive implementation and launch. Supporting quality and plant team in customer complaint resolution and product & process understanding (PPU).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Three (3) years of Product Engineering and/or Product Development experience 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

Master's or Ph.D. degree in Materials, Polymer, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Five (5) years of product engineering, process engineering, project engineering, project management, and/or research laboratory experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
Experience in the aerospace industry, material qualification processes in this regulated market
Interpersonal skills, including working with plant professionals, global laboratory, and business team personnel.
Experience with curable materials, including adhesives and sealants and polysulfide, epoxy, and acrylic chemistry.
Experience with coating processes, radiation processing, and/or extrusion processing.
Experience in regulated product categories with expertise in product risk assessments, product safety, and product reliability.

Responsibilities

Leading programs to improve quality, reduce costs, qualify alternate source-of-supply and expand product offerings to continue strong growth in the 3M Aerospace & Defense business.
Leading, alongside cross functional team, key Change Management Projects (CMP) for existing products and product line extensions.
Supporting the development and maintenance of existing & new products for aerospace sealants, structural adhesive pastes, and films within the Advanced Materials and Transportation Product Platform.
Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to drive implementation and launch.
Supporting quality and plant team in customer complaint resolution and product & process understanding (PPU).
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. 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.