3M is looking to solve the business and technical problem of defining new product requirements, conducting application testing, leading field testing, building technical launch packages, and executing training plans for new product introductions within their Automotive Aftermarket Division's FACS team. They also aim to become a subject matter expert to support other AAD Application Engineers globally, support new product scouting, summarize customer insights, and escalate market trends.
Requirements
- Ability to design test methods, generate data and make related business recommendations
- Good understanding of vehicle assembly and repair processes.
- Excellent computer skills, highly proficient in MS Office Suite and statistical analysis of data using common software packages e.g. Minitab.
- Hands-on aptitude and comfort conducting physical testing
- Previous experience in new product development, customer insights and commercialization
- Previous experience in application engineering, technical service, technical training and/or technical sales
- Ability to efficiently analyze, problem solve and implement solutions
Responsibilities
- Partnering with Product Developers to define new product requirements and customer needs.
- Conduct application testing to refine product designs.
- Lead field testing to generate insights and validate customer acceptance.
- Build technical launch package for new product introductions and execute training plan for local country hand-off.
- Becoming a subject matter expert that supports other AAD Application Engineers around the world specific to FACS products
- Supporting new product scouting efforts.
- Partnering with Product Engineers to conduct hands-on testing for product modification approval and coordinate field trials.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
- Three (3) years of experience in a technically aligned, customer focused role in a private, public, government or military environment
- Current, valid driver’s license is required
- Three (3) years of experience in the collision repair industry
- Experience in automotive business or relatable 3M experience
