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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 it’s 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:

+ Lead emerging regulations projects for timely implementation of emerging regulations associated with material compliance

+ Executes regulatory intelligence activities including monitoring, assessing and communicating impacts on businesses and products to relevant business, division, corporate, manufacturing, and regulatory body stakeholders

+ Collaborate cross-functionally and externally for effective advocacy that advances the Transportation and Energy Vertical Business

+ Represent 3M in industry working groups, trade associations, and external forums, supporting the development of regulatory standards and transportation and energy sector advocacy

+ Support 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

+ Interacts closely with Division Risk Management process leader including collaboration on ISO standards related to risk management.

+ Interacts with customers and suppliers as needed per Regulatory and Sustainability activities

+ Performs 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:

+ Bachelor’s 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:

+ Master’s 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).

Supporting Your Well-being

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.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/29/2025 To 08/28/2025 Or until filled

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Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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