Senior Product Development and Support Engineer

About the role

As a Senior Product Development and Support Engineer within the Fall Protection Softgoods (Harness and Lanyards) team, 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 providing technical leadership to new product development programs and contributing to the development of product and technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Maintain global design control and provide product engineering support for an assigned core product portfolio.
• Lead and oversee product design change management related to product and quality improvements, supplier changes, regulatory requirements, and cost reduction.
• Drive continuous improvement using methodologies such as Project Management, PPU, Six Sigma, and DOE/statistical analysis.
• Establish or verify product and component specifications through analysis of test data, understanding of regulatory requirements, and review of customer feedback.
• Provide technical support to customers, distributors, and internal team members, including troubleshooting, answering technical questions, and providing guidance on product use and maintenance.
• Prepare clear and concise technical documentation for internal and external use.
• Serve as an effective team leader, team member, and collaborator, embracing diversity and multi-cultural global collaboration, and promoting working relationships across geographies.
• Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
• Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Three (3) years of Product Development, Product Design, or Product Engineering experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related Science or Engineering field.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues, develop, and implement innovative solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Experience with CAD software and/or modeling.
• Desire to develop an understanding of Global Fall Protection and Industry Standards.
• Master's degree in an Engineering or related field from an accredited institution (preferred).

Work Arrangement

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/international.

Relocation assistance may be authorized.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. 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.

Benefits

This position may be eligible for a range of benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

Additional information is available at 3M Benefits.