3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.Job Description:As product development manager 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:• Visionary Leadership: Lead and inspire a diverse team of engineers and scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, customer centricity, collaboration, and excellence.• Product Innovation: Drive the ideation, conceptualization, and development of cutting-edge new products leveraging market insights that will reshape the industry landscape supporting the Electronics verticals.• Change/Risk Management: Proactively work with MFG team and the product engineering team to execute complex change management projects (CMPs) that are vital to support the business.• Strategic Planning: Develop a comprehensive R&D strategy that identifies and capitalizes on emerging market trends, customer insights, ensuring alignment with the business’ overall growth objectives.• Technical Excellence: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the R&D team, fostering professional growth and development.• Customer-Centric Approach: Infuse customer insights and feedback into the product development process, creating products that not only meet market needs but exceed customer expectations.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders across the business, including Marketing, Sales, and Operations, to ensure seamless product integration, launch, and commercial success.• Building Transformational New Product Platforms: Build deep collaborations with our partner research organizations (i.e. CRL, 3M Ventures, external universities) to facilitate building and transferring new technology platforms to enable future growth.• Intellectual Property: Drive the creation and protection of intellectual property through patent applications and strategic partnerships.• Strategic Partnerships: Forge and nurture strategic collaborations with industry leaders, research institutions, and technology partners to amplify our capabilities and accelerate product development timelines.Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:• Master's degree or higher in science-related field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution• Five (5) years of Research and Development experience in Electronics, Adhesives or Tapes in a private or public environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry from an accredited institution• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a private or public• Skills include strong communication, project championing/sponsorship, and cross-functional collaborationLearn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.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.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.