3M Product Developer - Aerospace Films 

United States, Minnesota, Maplewood 

580535186

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Product Development Specialist, 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:

• 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 division-wide, 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 Corporate Research and Business Labs to develop new technology, product, and manufacturing capabilities
• Identifying and leveraging external interactions to accelerate technology and product development
• Initiating and contributing to the development of Intellectual Property and IP strategies

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 from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)
• Eight (8) years of product development, process engineering, or laboratory research experience in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Masters or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Polymer Science/Engineering from an accredited institution
• Experience in regulated product categories with expertise in product risk assessments, product safety, and product reliability
• Proven track record through publications, conference presentations, and/or published IP
• Demonstrated history of significant contributions to an organization through growth initiatives
• Collaborative interpersonal style with experience leading project teams
• Leadership and networking skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent technical presentation skills and oral communication skills

Work location:

• Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to 3M Center at Maplewood, MN at least 3 days per week)

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.

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