External - Product Development Engineer Graduate

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Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Product Development Engineer Graduate to join our R&D Laboratory department based in Atherstone.

Location – Atherstone, Warwickshire

Graduate Programme – Successful candidates will have a fantastic opportunity to join a long established and successful abrasive development laboratory.  Having laboratory, manufacturing and customer training facilities on the one site make the lab well positioned to develop the customer relevant products of tomorrow.

Remuneration

Salary - £31,262 starting salary plus excellent benefits package

Key Benefits Include:

• 25 days paid annual holiday, plus Bank Holidays.
• Contributory Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme 4 x salary
• General Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discount on 3M products
• Reduced subscriptions on various insurance schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support for further education   

Overall Mission

To develop and commercialise, new and modified abrasive products as a key component of our Automotive Aftermarkets Division and Abrasives Systems Division European Business growth plans.

Person Profile

Requirements

• Right to live and work in the UK
• Predicted or achieved a minimum 2:1 degree (an Engineering based degree is preferred)
• 300 UCAS points at A-Level (or equivalent qualification) including at least one STEM subject
• Valid UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Knowledge and Skills

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and tenacious team player.
• Creative and Innovative.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of materials, chemistry or related discipline.
• Knowledge of experimental design, data handling, interpretation and reporting desirable

Personal Attributes

• Able to communicate with people of all levels, across functions and externally
• Comfortable both in a team and working independently
• Versatile and agile; comfortable with ambiguity
• Thirst for knowledge and inquisitive nature
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and complete abrasive product development programmes, of major importance to our European and Global businesses, within agreed timelines.
• Innovatively apply and extend the use of existing and new abrasive technologies.
• Support Commercialisation activity in relation to assigned product development programmes.
• Maintain a flow of significant technical contributions, such as, material / product / process innovations, that lead to both successful patent publications and commercialisation of proprietary products.
• Develop an extensive contact network - technical, manufacturing, engineering, commercial – to facilitate successful and timely commercialisation of product developments.
• Develop an extensive understanding of abrasive related technologies, applications and key market segments to anticipate and recommend significant future new product opportunities.
• Demonstrate good planning and organizational skills.

Training and Development

During this first year on assignment you will have the chance to develop your skills and experience in an industry that is making radical changes to the way products are manufactured. You will take part in the Emerging Talent Training programme as well as having access to over 20 days of specific personal development training alongside graduates from other disciplines within the organisation.

The training programme includes learning about Six Sigma techniques, Engineering skills, Finance for Engineers and an introduction to Chartership. Training sessions are built around the required competencies for a successful Engineer and the projects are also structured to involve the use of different competencies.

3M prides itself on the diverse career opportunities available across the business including our ‘dual ladder’ approach. This could include advancement within the technical group, the managerial group, or moving between; either in the UK or across our global reach.

Working at 3M

Unleash your potential.

Our success depends on the energy of our employees and the high quality of their leadership. Most of all it depends on their continuous improvement.

Move forward.

From sales to manufacturing to marketing to engineering, if you're committed to expanding your knowledge and gaining leading-edge skills, this is the place to do it. Professional development at 3M includes excellent training, continuing educational support, mentorship from smart, experienced people and more. That's one of the many advantages of our diverse business model and global reach.

Move up - or move in new directions.

You'll find a strong promote-from-within culture here; it's an important aspect of our emphasis on learning and professional growth. You may also move between business units or even, potentially, to different locations around the world. That's one of the many advantages of our diverse business model and global reach.

Additional Information

Please note – the closing date for applications is 31st January 2019.

This role will commence in summer 2019.

Having any issues with your application? If so, please email Graduate.IPRecruitment.UK@mmm.com

Employment Statement

Apply now for this exciting opportunity with 3M. 3M is an equal opportunity employer.

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