Product Engineering Manager

Job Description:

Leads the development of innovation, investment, and collaboration strategies for New Venture and selected 3M businesses. Consults with colleagues on venturing and innovation strategies. Develops and refines the New Venture investment strategy for each portfolio company. Or, Primary responsibilities of a technical supervisor are development, coaching and direction of employees and accountability for project leadership/outcomes. Communicates management goals and exemplifies corporate values to assigned personnel. Implements strategic direction of the organization.

At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world.

Job Description

Product Engineering Manager for Advanced Materials & Transportation Products Platforms (AMTPP)

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 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 Engineering Manager For AMTP Platforms, You Will Have The Opportunity To Apply Your Curiosity And Collaborate With Innovative Teams Worldwide. You Will Make An Impact By:

• Leading a team of Product Engineers focused on sustaining and improving post‑launch products and supporting scale‑up of new products
• Hiring, training, and managing Product Engineers, Technicians, and Contingent Workers to meet business objectives
• Managing a portfolio of change management projects (CMPs) for commercialized products, with emphasis on Thermal Management products, Interam, and Advanced Materials
• Prioritizing resources across CMP and NPI projects
• Ensuring proper processes and documentation are followed and completed for all CMP initiatives
• Developing and coaching cross‑functional global teams across manufacturing, regulatory, application engineering, business, quality, clinical, and other functions
• Supporting supply continuity initiatives, including raw material strategy, alternate sourcing, and supplier technical engagement
• Identifying opportunities within the product portfolio to further improve cost targets
  
  
  

Your Skills And Expertise

To ensure success in this role from day one, 3M requires the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Three (3) or more years of experience managing direct reports in a technical function in a private, public, government or military environment
  
  
  

Additional qualifications that will further support your success in this role include:

• Product, Process, and/or manufacturing experience, particularly in nonwoven technologies, adhesives, or advanced materials
• Experience developing, sustaining, or maintaining commercialized products within private, public, government, or military environments
• Proven ability to execute change management, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
• Experience developing strategies that align team objectives with broader business goals
• Demonstrated use of project management methodologies to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver results
• Experience collaborating with laboratory, quality, regulatory and manufacturing and portfolio teams
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
• A global open mindset
  
  
  

Work location: Maplewood

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international

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).

Grade:

13

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, 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/.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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