Product Developer - Abrasives Systems Division

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: Job Title: Product Developer Division: Abrasives Systems Division Location: Bangalore, India Role Summary The Product Developer- Abrasives Systems will be responsible for the development, engineering, and localization of nonwoven, coated, and portable bonded abrasive products . This role requires strong handson technical capability, deep materials and process knowledge, and the ability to translate innovation into robust, manufacturable products through phasegate commercialization. The individual will collaborate closely with global, area and India R&D, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and marketing teams to deliver differentiated abrasive solutions aligned with customer needs and regional market requirements. Key Responsibilities Product Development Develop and engineer nonwoven, coated, and portable bonded abrasive products from concept through commercialization. Apply materials science, chemistry, and process engineering principles to optimize performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability. Lead formulation development, process optimization, and product robustness activities . Build and validate proofofconcepts , prototypes, and pilotscale trials. Engineer products for desired cut, finish, flexibility, conformability, and durability . Work handson with wet chemistry, coating, curing, and web handling equipment . Address performance attributes such as cut rate, life, heat management, and surface finish . Develop resinbonded cutoff wheels and grinding wheels . Optimize wheel properties including strength, safety, cut performance, and operator comfort . Support molding, pressing, curing, and finishing processes. Localization & Manufacturing Support Localize global technologies to regional raw materials, suppliers, and manufacturing capabilities . Qualify alternate raw materials and conduct equivalency and benchmarking studies . Provide technical support during scaleup, technology transfer, and plant startups . Troubleshoot quality, yield, and performance issues using rootcause analysis and datadriven methods . Required Qualifications Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related technical discipline. 7-10 years of experience in R&D, product development, or product engineering within abrasives or related materials industries. Demonstrated experience in nonwoven, coated, and/or portable bonded abrasives product development . Strong technical expertise in thermoset resin systems (phenolic, epoxy, urethane). Handson experience with wet chemistry, formulation development, and pilot/manufacturing equipment . Experience with stagegate commercialization processes . Proven ability to support manufacturing scaleup and quality consistency . Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience generating patents or IP disclosures . Knowledge of abrasive product safety standards and testing methods . Experience localizing products for costsensitive or emerging markets . Demonstrated leadership in crossfunctional or global project teams . Familiarity with continuous improvement, lean, or Six Sigma methodologies. Key Competencies Strong problemsolving and analytical skills Handson, experimental mindset Customerfocused product engineering approach Ability to influence without authority Passion for innovation and learning Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. 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. Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please click on the following links and select the country where you are applying for employment to review the applicable and . Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.