R&D Product Engineer, Cerkezkoy Turkey (m/f/*)

Türkiye · On-site · Full time

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Employer3M
LocationTürkiye
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted14 Sep 2026

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description:

R&D Product Engineer, Cerkezkoy Turkey (m/f/*)

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a R&D Product Engineer located in Turkey, at Cerkezkoy Plant in Turkey 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:

Performing and guiding approved self-initiated or assigned programs of major importance to the assigned organization leading to and/or supporting innovative applications and extensions of new and existing technologies, products and/or businesses.
Leading and supporting the implementation and scale-up of new technologies, ensuring seamless integration into manufacturing.
Providing technical support to maintain and troubleshoot current technologies, resolving issues to minimize downtime.
Managing and executing product and technology transfers across manufacturing lines and locations, ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams including R&D, quality, and operations to deliver business objectives.
Applying statistical thinking and data analysis tools to evaluate processes, identify improvements, and drive performance.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex technical challenges.
Opportunity to interface with customers to ensure technical success of customer projects

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Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or science field (completed and verified prior to start)
Professional experience in scale-up and technology transfer in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in English and Turkish

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

Strong background in extrusion, microreplication, adhesive coating, and converting processes (planetary and level wound).
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and geographies.

Job specifics:

Location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Cerkezkoy plant in Turkey.
Travel expectations: May include up to 20% domestic/international
Relocation: Not authorized
Working pattern: Full time

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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

For 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.

Max will be also your primary contact for interview scheduling if you are selected for that stage: please be prepared to interact with her.

* At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This 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.

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

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 people! This 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, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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