• Job Description

  Req#: R01152810

  Job Description:

  Product Development Specialist

  
  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 Development Specialist, 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 and lead product development teams (NPI) within in the automotive collision repair industry
  • Develop new technologies and/or products
  • Interact closely with key internal and external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality products.
  • Provide technical input to business & sales teams and technical reports on key activities.

  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 in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
  • Six (6) years of experience in a private, public, 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 supporting medical devices or chemistry-based product lines.
  • Three (3) years of experience with plastic and/or metal molding (e.g., injection molding)
  • Three (3) years of expertise in 3D Printing, CAD and/or other modeling

  
  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
  • Six (6) 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.
  • Skills include: Product and process understanding (e.g., coating & slitting), scale- up/manufacturing experience, and using appropriate tools (e.g., Minitab, statistics)

  
  Travel: May include up to 20% 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.
  
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  Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, 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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

  Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/15/2025 To 08/14/2025 Or until filled

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  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 EHS culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

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

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