Fall Protection Technical Manager

Job Description:

Fall Protection Technical Manager

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 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 Technical Manager in the Fall Protection laboratory, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Leading a global team of product developers and product engineers responsible for the sustainment and growth of the Fall Protection Self Retracting Lifeline portfolio.
• Coaching team members to expand their capabilities and empower them to grow their professional careers.
• Collaborating with global cross-functional teams to identify and implement new technologies and solutions.
• Championing continuous improvement within product sustainment, product design, and process workflows, with a data driven approach.
• Managing the NPI (New Product Introduction) and CMP (Change Management Process) pipeline to ensure rigorous prioritization, alignment with stakeholders, timely execution of projects, and robust project documentation.
• Developing a strong understanding of customer needs, regulatory standards, and industry trends to align resources to the strategic direction of the Fall Protection business.
• Defining technology and product road maps to enable the next generation of Fall Protection solutions.

Your Skills and Expertise 

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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution completed and verified prior to start.
• Five (5) years of product development or product engineering experience, in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Two (2) years of experience supervising team members in a technical environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience in the Fall Protection industry and a passion for protecting workers at height.
• Dedication to build a collaborative and results oriented culture.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues; develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience supervising Product Developers and/or Product Engineers
• Functional experience working in a regulated industry.

Work location: Red Wing, MN

·         Job Duties allow for some remote work but require presence at the 3M Red Wing, MN site 4 days per week

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: 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 $188,251 - $230,084, 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/.All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.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.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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