Product Engineering Specialist
3M · Minnesota
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $146k–$178k
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at 3M (industrial) in Minnesota. Of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Control plans, Minitab, FDA / GMP, Painting / coating, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $146k–$178k
- Day to day
- about 10% travel · relocation help
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- About 46% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $85k–$136k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 53%
- Team leadership 44%
- Lean 44%
- ✓ Root cause 29%
- ✓ New product launch 26%
- ✓ EHS / safety 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Control plans, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Product Engineering Specialist, 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:
- ◆Work closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality & regulatory to lead management of change projects (CMPs) such as raw material and manufacturing
qualifications
to support and grow the business.
- ✓Verify and document product specifications, test methods and control plans for new and existing products.
- ✓Conduct product claims testing and document test results via claim substantiation process in PLM.
- ✓Determine root cause of product quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- ✓Interact closely with key internal and external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality retail products.
- ✓Provide technical input to Business team 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 (completed and verified prior to start) in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution
- ✓Three (3) years of experience in a private, public, healthcare, academic, 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.
Additional
that could help you succeed even further in this role include
- ◆Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science based curriculum
- ◆Six (6) years of experience in a private, public, healthcare, academic, 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.
- ◆Experience with regulated products (e.g., FDA), healthcare-related products, and/or other medical devices
- ◆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)
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 Environmental Health and Safety (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/
3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Job Description
Product Engineering Specialist
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to 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 be confident that its leaders will support and guide you. With a variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate and grow with other curious, creative 3Mers.
Work location
- •Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week in Maplewood, MN
Travel: May include up to 10% 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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Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/14/2026 To 11/13/2026 Or until filled
All 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.
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