Global Head, Application Engineering — Commercial Vehicles & Rail

3M Company

Livonia (MI)

On-site

USD 188,000 - 230,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

3M Company in Livonia, MI seeks a Global Manager, Application Engineering for Commercial Vehicles & Rail. You will lead a global team of Application Engineers, translating customer insights into new product opportunities and driving growth across OEMs, fleets, and operators.

This on-site role requires up to 30% travel, relocation if needed, and a strong leadership/engineering background with 7+ years in the field.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher, verified prior to start.
Seven years of experience in Application Engineering, product development, or technical service in a customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead a global team of field-, account-, and strategic-aligned Application Engineers supporting Commercial Vehicles and Rail customers across regions.
Build strong technical relationships with OEMs, Tier suppliers, fleets, rail operators, engineering organizations, and sites worldwide.
Translate customer and market insights into prioritized NPI opportunities and differentiated value propositions.
Identify white-space opportunities for cross-selling and platform expansion across regions.
Drive consistent Application Engineering practices, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across global and regional teams.
Lead customer interactions including site walks, workshops, trials, and commercialization support.