Sean Hosch

About Sean Hosch

I am a dedicated engineer and leader with six years of diverse industry experience. I am passionate about driving innovation, solving complex challenges, and delivering impactful results. My expertise includes new product development, product and process design, cutting-edge research and development initiatives, as well as critical sustaining activities related to quality and manufacturing processes.I thrive in dynamic environments where I can utilize my proven communication skills, well-rounded problem-solving abilities, innovative thinking, and leadership competencies to achieve tangible results with real-world impact while fostering innovation, adding value, and driving technological advancements. I am dedicated to making significant contributions to engineering by leveraging my extensive experience as a passionate engineer and leader to address complex challenges and further develop my passion for innovative problem-solving, technical rigor, and professional growth.Throughout my career, I have:• Led multidisciplinary teams in developing innovative solutions for complex engineering problems.• Implemented effective strategies to sustain and improve existing products and processes.• Leveraged my technical knowledge to bridge the conceptual design and practical implementation gap.• As a member of Pentair\'s Engineering Leadership Development Program, I gained high-level visibility to leadership and significantly impacted a global manufacturing organization.• Contributed to groundbreaking R&D projects, setting new industry standards.• Applied customer insights/empathy & technical skills to support the development of remarkable products.• Built high-trust relationships & actively collaborated both within the Technology function & cross-functionally with key business & functional stakeholders.• Connected technology to business by understanding business needs & incorporating commercial aspects into innovation.• Utilize advanced tools to provide data, analytics & insights to enable business decisions.• Summarized, analyzed & interpreted relevant data to assess risk & verify compliance.• Developed & demonstrated the ability to clearly & succinctly communicate technical concepts & information across communication platforms.I’m always eager to connect with fellow professionals and explore new opportunities for growth and innovation. Let’s collaborate and drive the future of engineering together!Specialties: New Product Development | R&D | Sustaining Engineering | Project Management | Team Leadership | Problem-Solving | Innovation

Experience

1. Advanced Product Engineer

   3M

   Nov 2024 — Present · Maplewood, MN, US

   I’m excited to announce that I have accepted a new role as a Product Engineer with 3M at their Global Headquarters in Maplewood, MN! I’ll be working within the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division (IATD) to support and advance the impactful innovations that 3M is known for. I’m truly honored to join a company that’s committed to making a difference across industries and around the world.3M’s mission to solve complex challenges through science and innovation inspires me, and I’m eager to contribute to its vision of advancing every company, enhancing every home, and improving every life. 3M’s influence is truly global, with over products across 800 brands, reaching customers in 200 countries. With an impressive $1.9 billion investment in Research and Development each year, 3M is deeply committed to driving forward innovation that makes a difference. The potential for growth and learning here is immense, and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish together.A special thank you to my team and mentors at Pentair – your support and guidance over the past two years have had a huge impact on my growth as an engineer and leader. I’m grateful for all that I’ve learned and the friendships I’ve built.Looking forward to this new chapter with 3M and all the opportunities ahead!

Education

• Iowa State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2017 — 2022