Global Portfolio Application Engineer (Abrasives) Automotive Aftermarket (m/f/x)
Job Description:
Global Portfolio Application Engineer (Abrasives) for Automotive Aftermarket Division (m/f/x)
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an Application Engineer for the Abrasives Division located at our state of the art technical centre in Mira, Warwicksire, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.
Leading multiple efforts such translating customer needs into product development goals, developing expertise within the organization, and helping customers implement new products and solutions into the collision repair industry.
Collaborating with product development teams, channel partners and business teams to provide practical solutions to our customers.
Creating and implementing customer facing technical collateral and training content.
Identifying future business opportunities, product improvement needs and issues preventing commercialization.
Supporting and troubleshooting sales professionals & end-users with new setups.
Supporting local businesses with new product introductions
Hands-on product demonstrations for large groups (internal and external training).
Field testing and new product evaluations.
Testing & bench marking the competitive landscape.
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 science, engineering, business, or a related field, completed and verified prior to start date; or a high school diploma and at least 4 years of experience in a technically aligned, customer-focused role in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other standard computer applications.
Valid driver’s license required.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Previous collision repair industry experience, with exposure to markets such as paint, manufacturing, OEM, or insurance.
Experience with automotive calibration and diagnostic hardware/software.
Background in technical service, training, sales, and/or application engineering.
Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with effective hands-on demonstration ability.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities independently and within a team.
Experience with statistical software is a plus.
Job specifics:
Role Location: Field-based role with significant business travel required; when not traveling, the position is expected to be based at MIRA Technology Park, Warwickshire, UK.
Travel: May include up to 35% domestic & international
Relocation Assistance: May be authorised
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!
Resources for You
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