The Product Developer will be responsible for developing and engineering abrasive products from concept through commercialization, applying materials science and process engineering principles
Job Summary
The Product Developer will be responsible for developing and engineering abrasive products from concept through commercialization, applying materials science and process engineering principles.
This role involves close collaboration with global and regional teams to deliver differentiated abrasive solutions aligned with customer and market needs.
3M fosters a culture of innovation, creativity, and safety, encouraging employees to contribute to Environmental Health and Safety and continuous improvement.
Matching Summary
The Product Developer will be responsible for developing and engineering abrasive products from concept through commercialization, applying materials science and process engineering principles.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
nonwoven coated abrasive products
thermoset resin systems expertise
wet chemistry and formulation development
stage-gate commercialization process
manufacturing scale-up support
root-cause analysis and troubleshooting
Nice-to-have
patent and IP generation experience
knowledge of abrasive safety standards
localizing products for emerging markets
cross-functional global project leadership
continuous improvement and Six Sigma
Key Requirements
Master’s or PhD in relevant technical discipline
7–10 years R&D or product development experience
experience with nonwoven and bonded abrasives
strong technical expertise in thermoset resins
hands-on wet chemistry and pilot equipment experience