Description
As a Senior Product Development Engineer at 3M, you will play a crucial role in developing new products and improving existing ones for the Scotch-Brite portfolio.
You will collaborate with global and local cross-functional teams to design and execute new product development projects, cost-out change-management programs, and quality initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing next-generation home cleaning consumer products
- Partnering with manufacturing and portfolio teams to execute cost-out, quality, source-of-supply, and regulatory programs
- Accelerating business growth by advancing projects from concept to execution efficiently
- Enhancing manufacturing readiness and product quality through robust scale-up and validation
- Representing the Scotch-Brite portfolio to customers through presentations, training, conferences, and technical interactions
- Providing launch support for new product programs by generating supporting documentation, demonstration tools, videos, and training materials
- Developing lab infrastructure to support business plans and equipment procurement
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A PhD in science or engineering from an accredited institution
- At least one year of experience with polymer systems, nonwoven, adhesives, or coatings
- A minimum of three years of working experience in a laboratory environment
Preferred qualifications include:
- Proficiency in conducting product evaluations, performance testing, failure-mode analysis, and troubleshooting
- Experience designing experiments, testing methods, and standard operating procedures
- Comfort with handling testing equipment and analytical instruments
- Understanding of IP protocols and procedures
- Strong problem-solving, experimental design, and data-analysis skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710 per year, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay.
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