Advanced Product Engineer

Job Description:Advanced Product EngineerCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 experience to a 3M career.The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleAs an Advanced Product Engineer for AMTPP (Focus on Aerospace) within the central TEBG Product Engineering Organization, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:Leading programs to improve quality, reduce costs, qualify alternate source-of-supply and expand product offerings to continue strong growth in the 3M Aerospace & Defense business.Leading, alongside cross functional team, key Change Management Projects (CMP) for existing products and product line extensions.Supporting the development and maintenance of existing & new products for aerospace sealants, structural adhesive pastes, and films within the Advanced Materials and Transportation Product Platform.Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to drive implementation and launch.Supporting quality and plant team in customer complaint resolution and product & process understanding (PPU).Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)Three (3) years of Product Engineering and/or Product Development experience in a private, public, government or military environmentAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Master's or Ph.D. degree in Materials, Polymer, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.Five (5) years of product engineering, process engineering, project engineering, project management, and/or research laboratory experience in a private, public, government or military environment.Experience in the aerospace industry, material qualification processes in this regulated marketInterpersonal skills, including working with plant professionals, global laboratory, and business team personnel.Experience with curable materials, including adhesives and sealants and polysulfide, epoxy, and acrylic chemistry. Experience with coating processes, radiation processing, and/or extrusion processing.Experience in regulated product categories with expertise in product risk assessments, product safety, and product reliability.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 10% domestic/internationalRelocation Assistance: NoMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Chat with MaxFor 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. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. 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. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., 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: Faith Posting Date Range 08/10/2026 To 09/09/2026 Or until filledAll 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. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. 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 or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.Pay & Benefits Overview: does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please click on the following links and select the country where you are applying for employment to review the applicable Terms of Use (link here) and Privacy Policy (link here). Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.SummaryLocation: US, Minnesota, MaplewoodType: Full time