Regulatory Specialist Transportation and Energy
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 its equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 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
As a Regulatory Specialist you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Leading emerging regulations projects for timely implementation of emerging regulations associated with material compliance
- Executing regulatory intelligence activities including monitoring, assessing and communicating impacts on businesses and products to relevant business, division, corporate, manufacturing, and regulatory body stakeholders
- Collaborating cross-functionally and externally for effective advocacy that advances the Transportation and Energy Vertical Business
- Representing 3M in industry working groups, trade associations, and external forums, supporting the development of regulatory standards and transportation and energy sector advocacy
- Supporting the division by responding to societal trends and customer concerns relating to product transparency and regulatory compliance which includes NHTSA, TREAD, WARN Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and Global equivalents
- Interacting closely with Division Risk Management process leader including collaboration on ISO standards related to risk management
- Interacting with customers and suppliers as needed per Regulatory and Sustainability activities
- Performing other duties as assigned
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or higher in a Science or Engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
- Five (5) years combined experience in Product Compliance, Product Stewardship, Sustainability, Materials Science, Quality, or Regulatory Affairs role in a private, public, government or military environment
- Three (3) years of project management experience
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Masters degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline from an accredited institution
- Experience working with high-risk applications, global customers, global regulatory bodies, and government agencies
- Strong project management skills and proven ability to work independently, manage multiple global projects, have a thirst for learning, and drive for tangible results in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders, effectively translating complex concepts into clear, understandable ideas
- Strong public speaking and presentation capabilities; confident working across varied audiences including clients, internal teams, executive leadership, and industry events
- Exceptional research, analytical, and critical thinking skills; ability to interpret regulatory texts and translate complex information for a broad audience
Work location: Onsite (Job duties allow for some remote work but will require travel to 3M Maplewood, MN location at least 4 days per week)
Travel: May include up to 5% domestic
Relocation Assistance: Is Not Authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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.