Global Aerospace & Defense Applications Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site work in Maplewood

Job summary

3M Company in Maplewood, MN is seeking an Application Engineering Manager for Aerospace & Defense. You will lead a global team of application engineers, translating customer needs into robust technical criteria and building strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes mentoring, project leadership, and collaboration across Vertical, Platform, TEGL, and CRL to accelerate customer value and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (completed before start).
• 5+ years in product development, new product commercialization, application engineering, or team management translating customer needs into technical criteria.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global team of Application Engineers for Aerospace & Defense accounts.
• Translate customer needs, market insights, and trends into differentiated 3M solutions.
• Build and strengthen technical relationships across customer organizations.
• Mentor Application Engineers and drive accountability for customer satisfaction and business results.
• Collaborate with internal teams on technology, product and capability development.

Skills

Global team leadership

Customer focus

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Job description

3M Company in Maplewood, MN is seeking an Application Engineering Manager for Aerospace & Defense. You will lead a global team of application engineers, translating customer needs into robust technical criteria and building strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes mentoring, project leadership, and collaboration across Vertical, Platform, TEGL, and CRL to accelerate customer value and operational excellence.