Sr. Product Engineer

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 experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Product Engineer supporting the Consumer Business Group, 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: Supporting the development and maintenance of existing & new products within the Home Environment & Consumer Safety portfolios. Implementing programs to improve quality, reduce costs, and support new NPI programs for Home Environment & Consumer Safety products. Leading, alongside cross functional team, key Change Management Projects (CMP) for existing products and product line extensions. Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to drive implementation and launch. Verify and document product specifications for new and existing products via claim substantiation process in PLM. Conducting product claims testing and document test results via claim substantiation process Interacting closely with key internal and external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality retail products Interfacing with cross-functional team members (marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, technical service, quality, regulatory, etc.) to ensure successful program delivery. Determining root cause of product quality issues and implementing corrective actions. 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) in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution Three (3) years of manufacturing and/or laboratory experience in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) & Change Management Projects (CMP) Demonstrated success in effectively leading and contributing to cross functional teams. Strong communication, organizational, project management and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to define and execute product verification/claim substantiation test plans, develop & validate test methods and properly document test results Proficiency in design of experiments and other statistical methods & tools Experience in a regulated industry. Familiar with PLM system for: RM substitutions (and the 3M change management process), NPI process, SKU creation, BOM creation, PFMEA, DFMEA, HOQ, test method development. Work Location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee work five days a week at the 3M center in Maplewood, MN Travel: May include up to 15% - 25% domestic 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. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 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 $124,127 - $151,710, 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: Good Faith Posting Date Range 06/15/2026 To 07/15/2026 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. 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: 3M 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. 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