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Global Product Marketer

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$164K - $201K/yr

With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you ... Managing New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, partnering with Insights, R&D, Finance, Portfolio ...

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Automotive Aftermarket Laboratory Manager

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$188K - $230K/yr

With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you ... Develop a R&D strategy, build the portfolio NPI pipeline, technology roadmap and ensuring alignment ...

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Product Engineer

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$98K - $120K/yr

With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you ... Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality & regulatory to lead management of change projects ...

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Product Engineer

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$98K - $120K/yr

With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you ... Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality & regulatory to lead management of change projects ...

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Product Steward Associate

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$81K - $100K/yr

Partner with R&D, manufacturing, quality, marketing, legal, and Corporate Product Stewardship to ... Experience with 3M systems and business processes relevant to Regulatory or Product Responsibility ...

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Product Steward Associate

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$81K - $100K/yr

Partner with R&D, manufacturing, quality, marketing, legal, and Corporate Product Stewardship to ... Experience with 3M systems and business processes relevant to Regulatory or Product Responsibility ...

3M

Product Engineer

Maplewood, MN · On-site

$98K - $120K/yr

With a variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can ... Collaborating with cross functional teams (product development, application engineering, business ...

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Product Engineer

Maplewood, MN

$98K - $120K/yr

With a variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can ... Collaborating with cross functional teams (product development, application engineering, business ...

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Air Force Business Development Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

Air Force Business Development Manager Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing ... With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you ...

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Manufacturing Engineer* (Springfield, MO)

Springfield, MO · On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

... product development. 3M Springfield currently produces adhesives, adhesive coated films, and sealants. As a Manufacturing Engineer , you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and ...

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Manufacturing Engineer* (Springfield, MO)

Springfield, MO · On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

... product development. 3M Springfield currently produces adhesives, adhesive coated films, and sealants. As a Manufacturing Engineer , you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and ...

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    Specialist Product Engineer - Expanded Beam Optics

    Specialist Product Engineer - Expanded Beam Optics

    3M

    Maplewood, MN • On-site

    $145K - $178K/yr

    Full-time

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

    This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

    3M rating

    8.0

    Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

    Based on 232 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    130th of 516 rated manufacturers

    Job description

    Job Description:
    Specialist Product Engineer - Expanded Beam Optics
    Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
    Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
    This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.
    The Impact You'll Make in this Role
    As a Product Engineer in 3M's Expanded Beam Optics Business, you will have the opportunity to leverage your curiosity and collaborate with innovative professionals worldwide. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth and making a significant impact through customer collaboration, new application development, and product commercialization. Here, you will make an impact by:
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Optimizing interconnect and EBO products by driving Product and Process Understanding (PPU) efforts, leading strategic projects like raw material substitution, quality improvement, or cost reduction projects across the portfolio, but with an emphasis on ferrules
    • Leading/supporting change management process and validating product performance for changes in design, process or raw materials through test plan generation and execution using laboratory equipment
    • Ensuring product performance and stability of existing products by leading product improvement projects through design modifications, as needed
    • Driving scale-up activities as a core team member for new product introductions
    • Maintaining product standards and specifications, owning claims substantiation process
    • 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

    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 (completed and verified prior to start)
    • Seven (7) years of combined product, materials, and/or process engineering experience 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 or related discipline from an accredited institution
    • Experience working in Quality and/or Manufacturing/Production and/or Product Development and/ or Engineering in a private, public, government or military environment supporting connectors and/or optical connectors
    • Experience with scaling up technology and/or products to large scale manufacturing, especially injection molding, anti-reflective coating, and/or automation
    • Hands-on problem-solving mind set using laboratory equipment
    • 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

    Location: Austin, TX or Maplewood, MN
    • Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week in office.
    • Travel: May include up to 10% domestic
    • Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized

    Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
    Supporting Your Well-being
    3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
    Chat with Max
    For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.
    Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
    All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.
    Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.
    Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
    Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
    Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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