Product Development Specialist M/f/ jobs at 3m in Germany, Neuss

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Leading critical commercialization efforts for new and modified products serving the electric vehicle market

• Transitioning product concepts from the laboratory to large-scale manufacturing

• Working directly with customers to understand needs and potential 3M solutions

• Developing and implementing strategies to enhance the reliability, efficiency, and safety of electrical systems

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across various geographies to drive product development

• Innovating and applying materials that improve the performance of electric vehicle motors

• Leading and completing projects with creativity and rigor to build new business platforms

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

• Experience in product (or technology) development

• Fluent in German and English

• Willingness to travel within EMEA

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience with electric motors, particularly those used in electric vehicle powertrains (motor design, materials, technology trends, performance, testing, manufacturing processes, and performance simulation tools).

• Experience with films and adhesives, coating processes, adhesive processing, developing material standards and specifications

Job specifics:

• Location: Neuss, Germany

• Based on site

• Full time

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Developing medium and high voltage cable accessories, including connectors, terminations, and joints for global markets
• Conduct feasibility studies, testing on new and modified designs
• Collaborating with global cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, portfolio management, quality department, and project management
• Contribution to product development projects from building business case till commercialization
• Ensuring proper product lifecycle documentation including test reporting and failure analysis

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems, or related field
• Knowledge of high and/or medium voltage electrical systems, insulation materials, and manufacturing processes
• Fluent in German and English

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• First working experience in energy industry or similar.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an international team.
• Interest in practical working, prototyping, simulating, testing, and validation of electronic designs.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to start on new topics.
• Experience with industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, IEEE, ANSI).

Job specifics:

• Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international
• The working model is on-site in Neuss, Germany, with a minimum of four in-office days weekly.
• Working pattern: full time

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Owning the quality relationship for designated accounts
• Facilitating customer reviews and negotiating action plans and commitments
• Leading APQP activities and deliverables (e.g., FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, PPAP) to support product introductions and process changes
• Applying quality core tools to prevent defects, analyze data, and drive corrective and preventive actions (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis)
• Planning, executing, and monitoring interdisciplinary projects, managing scope, timeline, risk, and stakeholder communications
• Coordinating cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and internal targets
• Preparing and conducting internal and external audits according to IATF 16949 and VDA standards
• Tracking and reporting key quality and project KPIs
• Continuously improving processes through lessons learned and best-practice deployment

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, quality or related field
• Profound professional experience in quality management with proven project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of APQP and quality core tools (FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, 8D, PPAP)
• Experience with audits and compliance; familiarity with IATF 16949, AIAG and VDA requirements or equivalent quality standards
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a bias for action
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Developing medium and high voltage cable accessories, including connectors, terminations, and joints for global markets
• Collaborating with global cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, portfolio management, quality department, and project management
• Contributing to technology scouting and product roadmaps
• Leading product development projects from building business case till commercialization
• Direct interaction with end-customers to drive innovation and solve markets challenges
• Ensuring proper product lifecycle documentation including test reporting and failure analysis
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies.
• Building a network in the company and actively distributing your knowledge and expertise

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Energy Engineering, Power Systems, or related field
• Substantial experience in energy industry
• Experience of designing and testing of electrical insulation and electrical connections
• Experience in product development for electrical energy and high voltage testing
• Strong knowledge of high or medium voltage electrical systems, insulation materials, and manufacturing processes
• Fluent German and English

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Proficiency in industry standards and regulations, with experience in global high voltage projects
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with advanced testing methodologies
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in international teams
• Enthusiasm for learning, prototyping, and engaging with standardization organizations.

Job specifics:

• Location: Neuss, Germany
• Based on site
• Full Time
• Travel: may include up to 15%

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Vertical Portfolio Marketer (m/f/*), 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:

• Lead new technology identification, organizational learning, and market/competitive insights through Trend Analysis, Secondary Research, and Customer engagement

• Lead Marketing Planning for Automotive BIW/Chassis and Propulsion/Emissions segments and partner with TEBG Platforms, Global Commercial Marketing, and TEBG Marketing Center for execution and measuring impact

• Partner with Vertical ADE and Platform Portfolio and R&D teams to progress technology hopper ideas to Build Business Case with focus on BIW/Chassis Structural Adhesives

• Develop Lead Generation priorities and content for BIW/Chassis and Propulsion/Emissions and execute campaign programs

• Partner with Platform Portfolio and Marketing Center to execute NPI commercial launch plans

• Consults with Account Based Marketers, Marquee and Key Account leaders, Vertical and Platform R&D for customer workshop design and execution

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Fundamental experience in New Product Commercialization, Marketing, Strategy, Sales and/or technical roles in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master's degree in Business or Technical discipline

• Experience in solving complex customer design challenges in a technical, sales, or marketing role in the Automotive market environment

• Prior experience in sales, business leadership, or technical role in the Automotive market

• Experience successfully commercializing new product platforms in the Automotive market

• Business leadership, technical, or sales experience with Structural Adhesives products

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Global NPI and Business Development Manager (m/f/*), 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:

• Leading global customer insights and market research for critical new product development. Monitoring market trends, competitor activities and industry developments

• Participating in NPI idea scouting efforts and collaborating with the Global Portfolio Managers to prioritize NPI ideas that align with the Portfolio strategy

• Defining and validating customer requirements, value proposition and marketing claims. Translating customer and market needs into product requirements to deliver products that address specific customer problems.

• Advising the Global Portfolio Managers on the new product pricing strategy using pricing analysis tools such as price/value mapping, and others.

• Leading the completion of all marketing deliverables within the 3M Grow system.

• Leading the development of the global marketing launch plan to support the new product launches - ensuring alignment on all global marketing plan deliverables, including marketing campaign, sales support and training for global launch regions. Coordinating launch preparation and execution with key launch countries

• Supporting Global Portfolio Managers and Area Portfolio Managers with the coordination and execution of growth programs

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Fundamental experience in marketing, sales, customer-facing product development or business operations experience

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree

• Ability to navigate matrix organization.

• Knowledge of back-office processes supporting product and portfolio management including 3M Grow, Product Lifecycle Management, Material Create and Extend, SFDC, Pricing, Samples, SAP and more.

Work location:

• Neuss, on-site

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an Energy Strategy & Business Operations Leader (m/f/*) at 3M, 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:

• Lead Vertical business strategy and strategic planning : Champion OKR method to shape and prioritize strategic initiatives to drive growth. Building forecast to track performance against strategy plan

• Implement Key account insights & analytics external data on key account: 3rd party research and their earnings reports or other feedback, compare to their forecasts - get analyst reports on the marquee accounts

• Determines Industry insights & foresights: 3rd party research - attend and participate in industry activities and regular engagement with industry leaders

• Supports Customer Roadmap definition vs 3M Roadmap: creating these and making sure we are continuing to keep these aligned ,working closely with portfolio and technical teams

• Willingness to be on-call regarding Critical Supply Chain for data, samples, POS, etc.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher

• Fundamental experience in relevant business or consulting area

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and visual graphics/chart creation

• Proven track record in providing novel and innovative solutions to complex or difficult strategic issues

• Very strong analytics and financial acumen

• Ability to lead through influence at high levels in the organization

• Strong logical, organizational, and prioritization skills

• Ability to build a holistic business case leveraging market insights, internal realities, and financials, packaged in a tight logical argument

• Work experience in the Energy sector.

Work location:

• Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the Neuss location.

• Travel: May include up to 15% domestic & international

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.