Senior Product Development Engineer (m/f/*) (New Joint Venture)

As a Senior Product Development 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:

• Developing world-class Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) using advanced materials, analysis, and validation
• Collaborating with global colleagues to ensure product performance meets rigorous durability and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining effective communication with project team, staff, and project owners

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)
• Experienced 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 New Product Development.

• 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

3M announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Bain Capital to form a new Joint Venture which will combine Scott Safety and Madison Fire and Rescue. 3M's deep expertise and track record in the safety industry combined with Bain Capital's capability to integrate businesses, accelerate growth and drive synergies make this an ideal partnership.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

The successful candidate may be employed by 3M prior to closing and the position is expected to transition to the Joint Venture following completion of the transaction. Role scope and timing are subject to business needs and successful transaction close.

For more information, please refer to the press release: 3M to create a leading fire and safety business; acquires Madison Fire & Rescue and combines with Scott Safety - Mar 19, 2026

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.

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