New Product System And Process Lead
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This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.
The impact you'll make in this role :
- Improve process and tools used in support of new product development and achievement of new product launch dates for the Electrical Markets Division (EMD)
- Provide direct task-level guidance to New Product Introduction team members on project deliverables
- Perform pre-New Product Introduction gate review deliverable audits with project managers
- Ensure process deliverables, scorecards and gate reviews are applied consistently across EMD's five product portfolios.
- Plan and facilitate monthly New Product Introduction gate reviews and weekly Agile reviews with Division Operating Committee
- Aid in development and implementation of robust processes for executing emerging automotive electrification new product development projects
- Track Quality Management System (QMS) metrics and support ISO-9001 audits, as required (internal and external).
- Support division plan to achieve IATF certification late in 2025 to advance its auto-e growth platform.
- May lead cross-functional small to medium New Product Introduction projects.
Your skills and expertise :
Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institutionEight (8) years of experience in New Product Development, project leadership roles, and / or process documentation and training in a private, public, government or military environment.Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include :
Experience leading or participating on new product introduction teams, including the completion of New Product Introduction project deliverablesExperience as a ISO-9001 auditor or auditeeDemonstrated success in a project leadership roleFamiliarity with Six Sigma methodologiesOrganizational skills and ability to multi-task due to job diversityExcellent communication and inter-personal skillsExperience in the automotive or other regulated industryWork location :
This role has an on-site working model, with the employee working at least 4 days a week in the office at 3M Center, Austin, TX (preferred) or St. Paul, MN.Travel : May include up to 10% domestic / international
Relocation Assistance : Is not authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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