Engineer, Product Development - Mechanical

Job Description:

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 a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on sustaining engineering, you will support the ongoing performance, reliability, and manufacturability of existing products within the Safety and Industrial business. Your work will center on product improvements, qualification updates, process optimization, cost-reduction initiatives, and day-to-day technical support for manufacturing and cross-functional teams.

• Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Support product modifications, ongoing product maintenance, and updates to ensure consistent quality and performance.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for product or process issues and develop data-driven corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customers by analyzing performance data and recommending engineering solutions.
• Execute validation testing, qualification updates, and documentation required for sustaining activities.
• Evaluate and implement material, process, or design changes that improve product reliability or reduce cost.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including reports, drawings, change records, and presentation materials.
• Support cross-functional teams and may lead specific technical workstreams related to product improvements.
• Ensure proper documentation of experimental work and contribute to intellectual property reviews as applicable.
• Experience with data-driven analysis methods to support design decisions and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and their application in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Leverage advanced AI-assisted development and analysis tools to enhance firmware design, validation efficiency, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Provide mentorship or guidance to junior technical staff when needed.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start)
• Minimum three (3) years of mechanical engineering experience within 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 Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Four or more years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with molding processes.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including technical presentations.
• Ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams.
• Self-directed with demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Location: Monroe, NC

Travel: May include up to 20% domestic

Relocation: 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 $124,127 - $151,710, 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 06/22/2026 To 07/22/2026 Or until filled

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