Job Description:
Job Title
AAD Paint Application Solutions Laboratory Technical Manager
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 Paint Application Solutions Laboratory Technical Manager, 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:
Lead and inspire a globally diverse talented team of product developers and product engineers in Automotive Aftermarket Division Paint Application Solutions 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, building 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 customer 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)
Five (5) or more years experience developing new technology or products in a private, public, government or military environment.
Experience managing research and development or 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.
Experience managing an R&D organization.
Experience with hardgoods development and commercialization.
Demonstrated track record in significant contributions to an organization through growth initiatives.
Collaborative interpersonal style with experience in leading teams.
Strong communication skills, proven ability to develop and maintain productive networks within the 3M technical community with demonstrated ability to influence.
Work location: Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to 3M Center, Maplewood at least three (3) days per week)
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.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $183,301 - $224,034, 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 03/12/2025 To 04/11/2025 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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