Emea Design Solutions

Job DescriptionEMEA Design Solutions & Connected Automation Leader (m/f/*)The Impact You'll Make in this RoleAs theDesign Solutions & Connected Automation Leaderfor theIndustrial Adhesives & Tapes DivisioninEMEA, you will lead a team responsible for complex design-in activities and project management excellence across automotive and other priority industries.You will also accelerate automation-enabled bonding solutions and develop partnerships within the automation ecosystem.Here, you will make an impact by:Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Design Solutions Specialists and Project Managers.Set team priorities, allocate resources and ensure strong technical performance and project execution.Drive design-in strategies with OEMs, suppliers and key accounts to secure specifications for 3M bonding and adhesive technologies.Manage project governance, KPIs, risk assessments, escalations and cross-functional communication to ensure successful execution.Prioritize and maintain visibility of the design-in and project pipeline, ensuring disciplined and accurate CRM documentation.Contribute to digital and automation programs that accelerate customer implementation and strengthen automation-enabled bonding growth.Develop and maintain partnerships with automation ecosystem stakeholders such as integrators, machine builders and robotics partners.Increase the automation fluency of the salesforce through targeted training and enablement activities.Your Skills and ExpertiseTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, or similar), or a related technical fieldProven leadership experience managing technical, engineering or project-oriented teams.Strong experience in technical sales, application engineering, or project management in industries with complex design-in cycles.Demonstrated success influencing OEMs, Tier suppliers or major industrial customers.Ability to build cross-functional alignment and develop partnerships within engineering and automation ecosystems.Excellent communication, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.Fluent in English both written and verbalAdditional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Knowledge of adhesives, bonding, advanced materials, assembly technologies, and/or automation and robotics integration.Additional common European languages are an advantage.Job specifics:Location: EMEA role with strong preference for successful person to be located in either Germany, France, Italy, UKTravel expectations - May include up to 25% domestic /internationalRemote basedWorking pattern - full timePlease kindly submit your application in EnglishDoes 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 youResources for YouFor more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers.If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.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.At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation.We seek and value differences in peopleThis Job ad is addressed to all potential candidates.As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by:1) uploading a resume, or2) entering the information into the application fields directly.3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully 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 access the linked document by clicking here , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review.Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.#J-*****-Ljbffr