3M Product Development Specialist 

United States, Louisiana, Monroe 

676302977

Job Description:

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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

The person hired for the position ofProduct Development Specialistwill be responsible for development of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) respirators. A successful candidate will search out new and improved technologies, materials and processes that create performance advantages. Candidates will ensure that standards of quality, product and program costs, safety, reliability, and timeliness are met.

Primary Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to the following:

• Report to the Mechanical Engineering Leader for SCBA and be responsible for the design and development of mechanical components and sub-systems of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Work closely with other mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, lab technicians, and designers to design, test and ensure product performance meets requirements of quality, cost, safety, reliability, schedule, and performance as well as regulatory requirements
• Participate on cross-functional teams during new product development programs including design reviews, DFMEA’s, and regulatory submissions
• Ensure best engineering practices are in use and help drive future engineering process improvements
• Isolate root cause and resolve mechanical issues in existing products; when needed, able to resort to formal problem-solving techniques
• Provide hands-on approach to testing, including proof-of-concept, design validation and regulatory agency approval
• Demonstrate real-time, transparent communication on project status against overall project timelines to management (Project and/or Functional)
• Exhibit mechanical design leadership and mentorship to other Mechanical Engineering team members within a Scrum framework

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 in either Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)from an accredited institution
• Ten (10) years of experience in Mechanical Design/Development in a private, public, government or military environment

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

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Mechanical design experience with metals (sheet metal and machined component design), plastics (injection molding), and other materials incorporated in SCBA’s
• Proficient with 3D solid modeling tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or CREO
• Five or more years of New Product Design experience in SCBA’s or equivalent products
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork affinity – able to mentor other engineers
• Strong engineering design skills including experience with design simulation (FEA/CFD for structural, thermal & fluid flow integrity).
• Able to apply GD&T and Statistical Analysis in design work
• High pressure (greater than 3000 psi) pneumatics experience
• Demonstrated passion for new product development within a collaborative environment while meeting all validation, documentation, and regulatory requirements
• Designing unique and innovative systems that can withstand abusive environments for extensive time periods and still maintain integrity in performance and function
• Generate and/or review intellectual property including patents, trade secrets, etc.
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop business relationships and engage with people quickly. Must be an effective team player internally and with customers.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Demonstrated knowledge of FMEA principles and DVP&R methodology
• Success using lean techniques, DFSS, Kaizen, CTQs, PLM, balanced scorecards

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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