Description
As a Global Manager, Application Engineering – Commercial Vehicles & Rail at 3M, you will lead the global Application Engineering organization supporting Commercial Vehicles and Rail vertical businesses. This role involves ensuring strong technical engagement with customers worldwide, identifying application-level needs, translating customer and market insights into new product introduction (NPI) opportunities, and accelerating growth with OEM, Tier, fleet, operator, and ecosystem accounts across the Transportation & Energy businesses.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading a global team of field-, account-, and strategic-aligned Application Engineers
- Building strong technical relationships with OEMs, Tier suppliers, fleets, rail operators, and other ecosystem partners
- Translating global customer, application, and market insights into prioritized NPI opportunities and differentiated value propositions
- Identifying white-space opportunities for cross-selling, specification wins, and competitive displacement
- Driving consistent Application Engineering operating practices and capability development
- Leading customer interactions, including site visits, technical workshops, and commercialization support
The successful candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree or higher
- Seven years of experience in Application Engineering, product development, or technical service
- Experience in Commercial Vehicles, Rail, or adjacent transportation markets is preferred
- Demonstrated skills in global team leadership, talent development, executive customer engagement, and business acumen
This role follows an on-site working model, requiring at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Livonia, MI. Travel may include up to 30% domestic and international travel.
The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and experience.