Product Development Specialist

3M•Maplewood, MN

1d•$164,612 - $201,193•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Product Development Specialist, 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 serving as the technical lead for product development and commercialization projects within the CBG Home Improvement Tapes and Masking Systems portfolio, guiding programs from consumer need and technical concept through launch and lifecycle support. You will lead cross-functional product development teams to design, develop, and commercialize innovative tapes, masking systems, films, adhesives, and related Home Improvement products, leveraging consumer insights and market trends to deliver differentiated solutions. You will determine technical strategies, development plans, and risk mitigation approaches by applying expertise in materials science, product engineering, manufacturing processes, and Consumer Packaged Goods product development. You will implement robust experimentation, lab and customer testing, and data-driven decision-making to validate product performance, manufacturability, quality, regulatory compliance, and consumer acceptance. You will support commercialization activities, including scale-up, process validation, supplier qualification, manufacturing readiness, and resolution of technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle. You will provide technical leadership for New Product Introduction programs, partnering with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners to deliver consumer-focused innovations that achieve business growth objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, materials science, chemistry, physics, or a related technical discipline. (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years of experience in product development, product engineering, materials development, process development, or technical commercialization in a private, public, government or military environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or other related technical degree from an accredited institution
Ten (10) years of product development, product engineering, materials development, process development, or technical commercialization in a private, public, government or military environment including consumer packaged goods
Experience developing and commercializing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), home improvement products, or other high-volume consumer-facing products, including the use of consumer insights to guide technical decisions.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional product development teams from concept through commercialization in a fast-paced consumer products environment.
Experience in applying consumer insights, voice-of-customer research, market analytic, statistical analysis, designed experiments, product testing, and risk-management tools to guide product design and technical decision-making.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and commercialization requirements associated with high-volume consumer products.
Strong project management, technical leadership, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and organizational levels.

Responsibilities

Serving as the technical lead for product development and commercialization projects within the CBG Home Improvement Tapes and Masking Systems portfolio, guiding programs from consumer need and technical concept through launch and lifecycle support.
Leading cross-functional product development teams to design, develop, and commercialize innovative tapes, masking systems, films, adhesives, and related Home Improvement products, leveraging consumer insights and market trends to deliver differentiated solutions.
Determining technical strategies, development plans, and risk mitigation approaches by applying expertise in materials science, product engineering, manufacturing processes, and Consumer Packaged Goods product development.
Implementing robust experimentation, lab and customer testing, and data-driven decision-making to validate product performance, manufacturability, quality, regulatory compliance, and consumer acceptance.
Supporting commercialization activities, including scale-up, process validation, supplier qualification, manufacturing readiness, and resolution of technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle.
Providing technical leadership for New Product Introduction programs, partnering with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners to deliver consumer-focused innovations that achieve business growth objectives.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
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.