Senior Product Engineer

Job Description:

As a Senior Product Engineer, 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:

• Expanding and managing our product and process understanding for Post-it® Core Notes
• Implementing programs to improve quality, reduce cost, qualify alternate sources-of-supply and expand product offerings to support the retail consumer business
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including Laboratory, Manufacturing, Business / Marketing, Supply Chain / Sourcing, Regulatory, and Quality to drive key Change Management Process (CMP) programs forward for existing products and product line extensions.
• Verifying and documenting product specifications for existing and new products in 3M Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) system.
• Conducting product claims testing, developing test methods, and documenting test results via 3M’s claim substantiation process in the PLM system.
• Supporting, as a team member, New Product Introductions (NPI) to drive implementation and launch.

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)

• Four (4) years of experience in quality, manufacturing, laboratory, and/or product/process development in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (ex. Minitab, Design of Experiments)

• Experience working with adhesives or polymer films

• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong communication skills both verbal and written, analytical and organizational skills to manage different priorities.

Work location: Maplewood, MN

• On-site: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four (4) days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

• Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

• Relocation: Is not authorized 

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 $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: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 04/24/2026 To 05/24/2026 Or until filled

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