Certification and Conformance Specialist*

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

3M, Certification and Conformance Specialist, is positioned within the Personal Safety Division. The role focuses on certifying Hearing and Protective Communication PPE and coordinating with test labs and authorities in the US and internationally.

The role demands a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of regulatory experience, with strong project management and communication skills to drive post‑market compliance and regulatory planning across sites in Maplewood, MN or Indianapolis, IN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in regulatory work (private, public, government, or military).
• Knowledge of electrical safety, intrinsic safety, RF, and hearing protection standards.
• Strong interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify regulatory certification requirements.
• Prepare and submit documentation to authorities.
• Liaise with test labs and authorities for product certifications.
• Manage post-market compliance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for regulatory planning.
• Drive operational efficiency projects.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role:

Certification and Conformance Specialist in 3M's Personal Safety Division, focusing on certification of Hearing and Protective Communication PPE.

Responsibilities:

• identify regulatory certification requirements,
• prepare and submit documentation,
• liaise with test labs and authorities to obtain product certifications,
• manage post-market compliance activities,
• collaborate with cross-functional teams for new product regulatory planning,
• and drive operational efficiency projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of regulatory experience in private, public, government, or military sectors;
• knowledge of electrical safety, intrinsic safety, RF, and hearing protection standards;
• strong interpersonal, project management, and communication skills;
• ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• degree in occupational health, safety, sciences, electronics, or engineering;
• experience with PPE, multinational companies, and regulatory agencies.

High-Value:

• PPE certification, hearing protection standards, regulatory documentation, global compliance, product safety, and working in a team with international collaboration.

Work Setup:

On-site at Maplewood, MN or Indianapolis, IN, with up to 5% travel; may include relocation; US work authorization required.