Global Product Engineer - Lifecycle & NPI Leader

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

3M seeks a Product Engineering Specialist to collaborate globally on consumer Home Improvement products. You will influence design, manufacturing, testing, and product launches, working with marketing, manufacturing, quality, and development teams to drive improvements across the product lifecycle.

Based at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN, you will lead cross-functional efforts, support NPI programs, and ensure product quality and consumer satisfaction through rigorous problem solving and process

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of manufacturing and/or laboratory experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical product support, continuous improvement, and lifecycle management of Home Improvement products to ensure exceptional product quality, performance, and consumer satisfaction.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to successfully execute product changes, cost improvements, quality enhancements, and product line extensions.
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by helping transition innovative concepts into successful commercial launches.
• Collaborating with manufacturing plants, suppliers, and business partners to deliver high-quality products efficiently and reliably.
• Driving resolution of product and manufacturing challenges through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Influencing how products are designed, manufactured, tested, and delivered by identifying opportunities to improve product development speed, effectiveness, and execution.
• Travel may include up to 25% domestic or international.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline

Job description

3M seeks a Product Engineering Specialist to collaborate globally on consumer Home Improvement products. You will influence design, manufacturing, testing, and product launches, working with marketing, manufacturing, quality, and development teams to drive improvements across the product lifecycle.

Based at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN, you will lead cross-functional efforts, support NPI programs, and ensure product quality and consumer satisfaction through rigorous problem solving and process