Senior Product Support Engineer (m/f/*)

3M
Skelmersdale
1 month ago
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3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description:

As a Senior Product Support Engineer at 3M Scott Health & Safety Limited, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

Supporting world-class Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) using advanced materials, analysis, and validation Collaborating with global colleagues to ensure products continue to meet rigorous durability and regulatory requirements through design changes aimed at cost reduction, material obsolescence, and improvements to manufacturability. Maintaining effective communication with project team, staff, and project owners

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in either Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (completed and verified prior to start) Experience in Mechanical Design/Development in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

Background in the design of plastic components (injection moulding) as well as the design of metal-formed components (sheet metal and machined) Experience using 3D solid modelling tools (Inventor or equivalent) in conjunction with Design Analysis Tools (FEA, CFD & Moldflow) Experience with global teams involved with Product Support.

Job specifics:

This position is based at our Skelmersdale location. May include up to 10% travel both domestic and international. Relocation is not authorized. This position is expected to work at the office. Full remote work is not an option. Working pattern: Full time

Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?

If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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