Application Engineering Manager - Aerospace & Defense

Job Description: Application Engineering Manager – Aerospace & Defense 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 wide vraiety 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 Leading and developing a global team of Application Engineers supporting key Aerospace & Defense accounts and growth initiatives Fostering a customer‑centric approach to translating customer needs, market insights, and emerging trends into differentiated 3M solutions Building and strengthening technical relationships across customer organizations Supporting the team in delivering the technical components of product spec‑inManaging prioritized projects and leading initiatives that accelerate customer value and/or improve internal operations Collaborating internally with Vertical, Platform, TEGL, and CRL teams on technology, product, and capability development Mentoring and developing Application Engineers while driving accountability for customer satisfaction, technical excellence, and business results 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 in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) Five (5) years of product development, new product commercialization, application engineering, or management of a team in these roles – translating customer needs into technical product performance criteria in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: Ten (10) years of product development, commercialization, application engineering, or other similar role – or management of a team in these roles – translating customer needs into technical product performance criteria in a private, public, government or military environment Comprehensive knowledge of aerospace industry materials, technologies, processes, and specifications Technical management experience, and more specifically, experience leading a team of application engineers Demonstrated ability to navigate complex problems and identify innovative solutions Project management experience Work location This role has on‑site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week in the office at 3M Center, located in Maplewood, MN.Travel May include up to 15% 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. Compensation 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. Medical Dental & VisionHealth Savings Accounts Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Disability Benefits Life Insurance Voluntary Benefits Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.Posting Date Range Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/29/2026 To 10/29/2026 Or until filled 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 Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety 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/Equal Opportunity 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.