Aerospace & Defense: Application Engineering Lead

3m; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 188,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

3M is seeking an Application Engineering Manager for Aerospace & Defense located on-site in Maplewood, MN. You will lead a global team of Application Engineers, translate customer needs into product criteria, and drive technical excellence and business results.

The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, building relationships with customers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to accelerate value and growth. Travel up to 15% domestically/internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
• Five (5) years of product development, new product commercialization, application engineering, or management of a team in these roles – translating customer needs into technical product performance criteria in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Ten (10) years of product development, commercialization, application engineering, or other similar role – or management of a team in these roles – translating customer needs into technical product performance criteria in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aerospace industry materials, technologies, processes, and specifications.
• Technical management experience, and more specifically, experience leading a team of application engineers.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a global team of Application Engineers supporting key Aerospace & Defense accounts and growth initiatives.
• Fostering a customer-centric approach to translating customer needs, market insights, and emerging trends into differentiated 3M solutions.
• Building and strengthening technical relationships across customer organizations.
• Supporting the team in delivering the technical components of product spec-in.
• Managing prioritized projects and leading initiatives that accelerate customer value and/or improve internal operations.
• Collaborating internally with Vertical, Platform, TEGL, and CRL teams on technology, product, and capability development.
• Mentoring and developing Application Engineers while driving accountability for customer satisfaction, technical excellence, and business results.

Education

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

Job description

3M is seeking an Application Engineering Manager for Aerospace & Defense located on-site in Maplewood, MN. You will lead a global team of Application Engineers, translate customer needs into product criteria, and drive technical excellence and business results.

The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, building relationships with customers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to accelerate value and growth. Travel up to 15% domestically/internationally may be required.