R01162763 Product Engineering Director for AMPT

Job Description:

PE Director for AMPT

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 Engineering Director, 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 global product engineering strategy for Automotive & Aerospace portfolios, ensuring robust product capability and manufacturing consistency across global sites.
• Implementing technical programs that ensure material performance, durability, thermal stability, and qualification to automotive and aerospace standards.
• Determining requirements for PPAP-level documentation, change control, risk assessment, and compliance for regulated mobility and aerospace markets.
• Supporting supply continuity initiatives, including raw material strategy, alternate sourcing, and supplier technical engagement.
• Leading global cross-functional collaboration with OEM engineering, application engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve product robustness and resolve field issues.

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 experience in product engineering within automotive, aerospace, or transportation environments in a private, public, government, or military environment
• Current, valid Driver’s License

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
• Master's degree in engineering or related STEM disciplines from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of experience leading cross-functional product improvement or commercialization programs in automotive or aerospace markets
• Skills include strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and the ability to influence across global teams

Work location:

• 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 or 3M facility in Neuss, Germany.

• Travel: May include up to 25% travel

• Relocation: 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.

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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