Product Developer - Abrasives Systems Division

3M

Bangalore, India
Master's or phd in materials science
7-10 years r&d experience in abrasives
Expertise in nonwoven and coated abrasive products
The role involves developing and engineering nonwoven, coated, and portable bonded abrasive products from concept through commercialization

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing and engineering nonwoven, coated, and portable bonded abrasive products from concept through commercialization.
  • Candidates must possess deep materials science knowledge to optimize performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability of abrasive solutions.
  • The position requires collaborating with global R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to localize technologies for regional markets.

Matching Summary

The role involves developing and engineering nonwoven, coated, and portable bonded abrasive products from concept through commercialization.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's or PhD in Materials Science
  • 7-10 years R&D experience in abrasives
  • Expertise in nonwoven and coated abrasive products
  • Thermoset resin systems knowledge (phenolic, epoxy)
  • Hands-on wet chemistry and formulation development
  • Pilot-scale trial and manufacturing scale-up support

Nice-to-have

  • Experience generating patents or IP disclosures
  • Knowledge of abrasive product safety standards
  • Leadership in cross-functional global project teams
  • Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
  • Experience localizing products for emerging markets

Key Requirements

  • Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • 7-10 years experience in R&D or product engineering within abrasives industry
  • Demonstrated experience with stage-gate commercialization processes

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