About the position
We are seeking a talented and driven Mechanical Engineer (or related field) with a focus on consumer hard goods to join the Consumer Business Group Home Improvement team. As a Product Development Engineer, with a focus on the mechanical design of hard goods, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and bringing to market exciting and high-quality consumer products in the 3M brands we all know and love such as Command hooks, Filtrete furnace filters, Claw hangers, Scotch tape dispensers and many more. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of products that meet customer needs and exceed expectations. As a Product Development Engineer, with a focus on mechanical design, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design and development of consumer products, with a focus on hardgoods.
- Conduct feasibility studies, concept development, and prototyping to validate design ideas.
- Utilize CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) to create detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
- Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and analysis to ensure product performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with industrial designers, electrical engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components.
- Conduct testing and validation of prototypes to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Identify and resolve design issues, providing technical support throughout the product lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- Three (3) years of mechanical design and development of consumer products in a private, public, government or military environment.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for 3D modeling and drafting.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) principles.
- Experience with rapid prototyping techniques (e.g., 3D printing).
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Absences
- Retirement Benefits
