Product Engineer - Automotive

Job Description: Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Product Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality & regulatory to lead management of change projects (CMPs) such as raw material and manufacturing qualifications to support and grow the business. Verify and document product specifications, test methods and control plans for new and existing products. Conduct product claims testing and document test results via claim substantiation process in PLM. Determine root cause of product quality issues and implement corrective actions. Interact closely with key internal and external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality retail products. Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution OR High school diploma AND four (4) years of experience in a private, public, healthcare, government or military environment in one or more of the following areas: new product introduction, project engineering, product engineering, product development, and/or research laboratory Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science based curriculum Three (3) years of product commercialization or project leadership experience in a private, public, government or military environment Experience within the automotive, collision repair and/or other similar industries. Strong communication, organizational, project management and problem-solving skills. injection molding), scale-up/manufacturing experience, and using appropriate tools (e.g., Minitab, statistics, CAD) Work Location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Travel: May include up to 20% domestic/international Relocation Assistance: Not authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at:

Good Faith Posting Date Range 05/26/2026 To 06/25/2026 Or until filled All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at

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