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3M · 1 month ago

Advanced Product Engineer

US, Minnesota, Maplewood

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$98K/yr - $120K/yr

2+ years exp

3M is a global company known for its innovation and diverse range of products. As a Product Engineer in the Abrasive Systems Division, you will optimize products, ensure consistent performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product improvement and new introductions.

AutomotiveCleaning ProductsConsultingElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Optimizing products by driving Product and Process Understanding (PPU) efforts, leading strategic raw material substitution projects and supporting cost reduction projects

Ensuring consistent product performance and stability of existing products, by leading product improvement projects, as needed

Maintaining product standards and specifications, owning claims re-substantiation process

Leading/supporting change management process and validating product performance for changes in formulation, process or raw materials

Driving scale-up activities as a core team member for new product introductions

Developing and implementing product control plans

Collaborating with cross functional teams (product development, application engineering, business, manufacturing and quality teams), global laboratories and manufacturing sites

Utilizing strong communication skills to inspire, influence, motivate and teach other team members

Qualification

Product EngineeringManufacturing ExperienceLean Six SigmaMaterials ScienceStatistical AnalysisPrioritization SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start)

Two (2) years of experience in manufacturing and/or process or product engineering in a private, public, government or military environment

Current, valid Driver's License

Preferred

Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution

Two (2) combined years experience gathering product information and/ or, setting specifications, and/or developing test methods and/or translating to product requirements in a private, public, government or military environment

Experience working in Quality and/or Manufacturing/Production and/or Product Development and/ or Engineering in a private, public, government or military environment

Experience with scaling up technology and/or products to large scale manufacturing

Prioritization Skills: Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that critical deadlines are met without compromising quality

Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Analysis

Ability to navigate through ambiguity and change