Parker Tredwell

About Parker Tredwell

I help automotive and industrial manufacturers select the right adhesive or tape for their design — and then I help them automate that bonding process reliably, cleanly, and at scale.My background spans material design, process engineering, and automation for assembly. I specialize in bridging two worlds that are often disconnected:1. Material Selection:Choosing the right adhesive or tape is not just a materials decision — it’s a design, durability, environmental, and manufacturing decision. I help teams evaluate performance requirements, validate options, and build confidence in the bonding solution they select.2. Automation for Assembly:Once the material is chosen, I work with manufacturers to engineer the right automated application method — whether that involves robots, dispensers, vision systems, laminators, or custom equipment.The goal: consistent quality, faster throughput, and lower cost per part.What I’m building:A stronger technical presence in the automotive market, where adhesive bonding, lightweighting, EV components, and simplified assembly are more important than ever. I focus on helping engineering teams reduce complexity, eliminate mechanical fasteners, and build more reliable automated solutions.I bring a hands-on, practical, and manufacturer-first mindset to every project:Right material → Right process → Right equipment → Right result.If you’re working through a bonding challenge, an automation gap, or an assembly redesign, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Business Development Specialist Automation

   3M

   Apr 2025 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   Leading business development efforts for 3M\'s Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division (IATD), with a focus on scalable automation solutions• Identifying strategic market opportunities and emerging trends in manufacturing automation• Partnering with integrators and internal teams to align 3M’s bonding technologies with evolving customer needs• Supporting sales enablement through training, go-to-market strategy, and automation-specific tools• Helping customers simplify their production processes with innovative adhesive applications

Education

• The University of Toledo

  Profesional Sales

  2015 — 2019

• The University of Toledo

  Finance, General

  2015 — 2019

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Management