Product Engineering Manager

3M•Maplewood, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Product Engineering Manager for Advanced Materials & Transportation Products Platforms (AMTPP). This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Product Engineering Manager for AMTP Platforms, you will have the opportunity to apply your curiosity and collaborate with innovative teams worldwide. You will make an impact by Leading a team of Product Engineers focused on sustaining and improving post‑launch products and supporting scale‑up of new products. Hiring, training, and managing Product Engineers, Technicians, and Contingent Workers to meet business objectives. Managing a portfolio of change management projects (CMPs) for commercialized products, with emphasis on Thermal Management products, Interam, and Advanced Materials. Prioritizing resources across CMP and NPI projects. Ensuring proper processes and documentation are followed and completed for all CMP initiatives. Developing and coaching cross‑functional global teams across manufacturing, regulatory, application engineering, business, quality, clinical, and other functions. Supporting supply continuity initiatives, including raw material strategy, alternate sourcing, and supplier technical engagement. Identifying opportunities within the product portfolio to further improve cost targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Three (3) or more years of experience managing direct reports in a technical function 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

Product, Process, and/or manufacturing experience, particularly in nonwoven technologies, adhesives, or advanced materials
Experience developing, sustaining, or maintaining commercialized products within private, public, government, or military environments
Proven ability to execute change management, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
Experience developing strategies that align team objectives with broader business goals
Demonstrated use of project management methodologies to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver results
Experience collaborating with laboratory, quality, regulatory and manufacturing and portfolio teams
Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
A global open mindset

Responsibilities

Leading a team of Product Engineers focused on sustaining and improving post‑launch products and supporting scale‑up of new products
Hiring, training, and managing Product Engineers, Technicians, and Contingent Workers to meet business objectives
Managing a portfolio of change management projects (CMPs) for commercialized products, with emphasis on Thermal Management products, Interam, and Advanced Materials
Prioritizing resources across CMP and NPI projects
Ensuring proper processes and documentation are followed and completed for all CMP initiatives
Developing and coaching cross‑functional global teams across manufacturing, regulatory, application engineering, business, quality, clinical, and other functions
Supporting supply continuity initiatives, including raw material strategy, alternate sourcing, and supplier technical engagement
Identifying opportunities within the product portfolio to further improve cost targets
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.