Senior Product Development and Support Engineer

3M•Red Wing, MN

1d•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 Senior Product Development and Support Engineer within the Fall Protection Softgoods (Harness and Lanyards) 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: Providing Technical Leadership to New Product Development programs and contributing to the development of Product and Technology Roadmaps. Maintaining global design control and providing Product Engineering support for an assigned core product portfolio. Leading and overseeing product design change management related to product and quality improvements, supplier changes, regulatory requirements, and cost reduction. Driving continuous improvement mindset by using a multitude of methodologies that include Project Management, PPU, Six Sigma, and DOE/statistical analysis. Establishing or verifying product and component specifications through the analysis of test data, understanding of regulatory requirements, and review of customer feedback. Providing technical support to customers, distributors, and internal team members, including troubleshooting, answering technical questions, and providing guidance on product use and maintenance. Preparing clear and concise technical documentation for internal and external use. Serving as an effective team leader, team member, and collaborator, embracing diversity and multi-cultural global collaboration, and promoting working relationships across geographies.

Requirements

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

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related Science or Engineering field
Ability to analyze complex technical issues, develop and implement innovative solutions.
Ability to effectively communicate information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong Project Management skills.
Experience with CAD software and/or modeling.
Desire to develop an understanding of Global Fall Protection and Industry Standards
Master's degree in an Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

Providing Technical Leadership to New Product Development programs and contributing to the development of Product and Technology Roadmaps.
Maintaining global design control and providing Product Engineering support for an assigned core product portfolio.
Leading and overseeing product design change management related to product and quality improvements, supplier changes, regulatory requirements, and cost reduction.
Driving continuous improvement mindset by using a multitude of methodologies that include Project Management, PPU, Six Sigma, and DOE/statistical analysis.
Establishing or verifying product and component specifications through the analysis of test data, understanding of regulatory requirements, and review of customer feedback.
Providing technical support to customers, distributors, and internal team members, including troubleshooting, answering technical questions, and providing guidance on product use and maintenance.
Preparing clear and concise technical documentation for internal and external use.
Serving as an effective team leader, team member, and collaborator, embracing diversity and multi-cultural global collaboration, and promoting working relationships across geographies.
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.