3M Glazing Platform Development Engineer 

United States, Minnesota, Maplewood 

344986178

We are seeking a dynamic Glazing Platform Development Engineer to become a pivotal player in the automotive glazing industry. By joining our team, you will bridge the gap between Tier 2 capabilities and Tier 1/OEM expectations, ensuring that our innovative solutions not only meet but exceed the evolving demands of the automotive sector. In this role, you will:

• Foster Technical Partnerships: Cultivate and strengthen technical relationships with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs, positioning our company as a trusted partner and collaborator in the automotive glazing domain.

• Drive Technological Alignment: Leverage deep industry insights to influence our technology development, ensuring alignment with customer roadmaps and securing our position at the forefront of automotive glazing innovation.

• Accelerate Portfolio Growth: Identify emerging technical trends and customer needs to guide our product development strategy, resulting in a robust portfolio that drives growth and captures new market opportunities.

By embodying these responsibilities, you will not only contribute to our company's success but also shape the future of automotive glazing technology.

In this role, your contributions will be pivotal in driving our company's growth and maintaining our competitive edge in the market. You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead Technical Strategy Development: Spearhead the creation and execution of a comprehensive technical strategy that aligns with industry trends and customer expectations, ensuring that our glazing solutions set the standard for quality and innovation.

• Implement Cutting-Edge Solutions: Apply your expertise to develop and integrate state-of-the-art glazing technologies that meet the complex demands of Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs, while also enhancing our product performance and customer satisfaction.

• Support Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with R&D, sales, marketing, and production teams to provide technical guidance and support, ensuring that our projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest level of quality.

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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

• Three (3) years of R&D development experience with an Automotive OEM or Tier 1/2 Glazing Supplier in a private, public, government or military environment

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in relevant engineering discipline from an accredited institution

• Five (5) years of R&D development experience with an Automotive OEM or Tier 1/2 Glazing Supplier in a private, public, government or military environment

Skills include:

• Strong background in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field with a focus on glass or polymer science as it applies to automotive glazing.

• Proven experience in product development from concept to commercialization, particularly in the automotive industry.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes relevant to automotive glazing, such as lamination, glass processing or coating technologies.

• Deep understanding of automotive supply chain, requirements and regulations.

• Strong communication, problem solving, and relationship building skills with proven experience working in a cross-functional, global organizations.

• Innovation-driven mindset with a customer-focused approach.

• Experience with business development, entrepreneurship, and strategic planning to develop a new portfolio.

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