Sr. Product Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

3d•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career. As a Product Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Implementing programs to improve quality, reduce cost, and expand offerings in the Command™ Brand product line. Primary responsibility will be support for Command™ hardgoods. Working closely with product development teams (NPI) and lead management of change programs (MOC) as needed to support growth in the business. Verifying and documenting product specifications for new and existing products. Conducting product claims testing and document test results via claim substantiation process. Interacting closely with key internal and external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality retail products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Three (3) years combined manufacturing and/or laboratory experience within a private, public, government or military environment.
Experience leading and/or contributing to cross-functional teams
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, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related discipline from an accredited institution
Previous hardgoods engineering or rotary converting experience
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI)
Advanced knowledge and understanding in tape and/or adhesive manufacturing or research and development
Demonstrated ability to define and execute product verification/claim substantiation test plans
Ability to develop & validate test methods and properly document test results
Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment
Demonstrated proficiency in design of experiments and other statistical methods
Strong communication, organizational, project management and problem-solving skill

Responsibilities

Implementing programs to improve quality, reduce cost, and expand offerings in the Command™ Brand product line. Primary responsibility will be support for Command™ hardgoods.
Working closely with product development teams (NPI) and lead management of change programs (MOC) as needed to support growth in the business.
Verifying and documenting product specifications for new and existing products.
Conducting product claims testing and document test results via claim substantiation process.
Interacting closely with key internal and external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality retail products.
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.