3M Product Development Specialist - Aerospace 

United States, Minnesota 

313989412

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Developing new products and product platforms to maintain and expand 3M’s aerospace film portfolio to enable business growth and further our competitive position in the marketplace
• Commercializing new products aligned to global customer needs in collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams
• Developing a strong understanding of our customer/market needs especially as it relates to regulatory standards and critical to quality metrics
• Collaborating with research teams from across 3M, in industry, and in academia to develop new technology, product, and manufacturing capabilities
• Identifying and leveraging external interactions to identify and anticipate industry trends that will accelerate technology and product development
• Initiating and contributing to the development of Intellectual Property and IP strategies

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 from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)
• Five (5) years of product development, process engineering, or laboratory research in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Masters or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Polymer Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science from an accredited institution

• Experience developing thermoplastic and thermoset film, coating and adhesive products of a variety of compositions including urethane, epoxy, acrylic, etc.
• Experience in multiple manufacturing processes including extrusion and coating
• Familiarity, and preferably experience, with aerospace composite manufacturing techniques and modeling/simulation processes
• Experience in regulated product categories with expertise in product risk assessments, failure mode analysis, and product reliability
• Proven track record through publications, conference presentations, and/or published IP
• Collaborative interpersonal style with leadership and networking skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent technical presentation skills and oral communication skills