Automotive Aftermarket Laboratory Manager

Job Description: AAD Laboratory Leader - Filler, Adhesive, Sealants and Coatings 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 diversity 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 on this Role As Filler, Adhesive, Sealants and Coatings Laboratory Technical Manager, 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: Lead and inspire a globally diverse talented team of product developers and engineers in Automotive Aftermarket Division FACS laboratory, fostering a culture of innovation, customer centricity, collaboration, and excellence. Empowering teams to deliver complex cross-functional programs having critical importance to the organization and our customers including creation of new products and technologies, customer applications, product maintenance and cost reductions and product line extensions. Develop a R&D strategy, build the portfolio NPI pipeline, technology roadmap and ensuring alignment with the business’ overall growth objectives. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the R&D team, fostering professional growth and development. Leverage customer insights and voice of customers into the product development process, creating products that not only meet market needs but exceed customer expectations. Collaborate with stakeholders across the business, including Marketing, Manufacturing and Sales, to ensure seamless product integration, launch, and commercial success. Build deep collaborations with our internal and external partners to facilitate building and transferring new technology platforms to enable future growth. Championing IP strategies to protect 3M’s products and technologies. 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) from an accredited institution Seven (7) or more years of experience with new product commercialization projects in a private, public, government or military environment. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Master's degree or higher in a Science or Engineering discipline from an accredited institution. Collaborative interpersonal style with experience in leading teams. Experience with new product development, commercialization, spec-in. Experience in AOEM requirements. Demonstrated track record in significant contributions to an organization through growth initiatives. Strong communication skills, proven ability to develop and maintain productive networks within the 3M technical community with demonstrated ability to influence. 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 15% domestic & international Relocation Assistance: May be 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 Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, 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.). 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