Quality Engineer

3M; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Aberdeen, SD is seeking a Quality Engineer to help assure compliance with customer requirements and internal procedures. You will lead CAPA, risk management, and Quality at the Source initiatives, and deploy SPC to monitor KPI trends.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a science/engineering field and at least two years in an engineering or quality capacity. Travel up to 10% domestically; on-site work; 3M offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a science, engineering, math, or technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of experience in engineering, quality, or other technical role in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Experience with quality system audits and CAPA/quality at the source is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPA, risk management, and Customer Quality initiatives.
• Deploy Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor KPI trends.
• Develop and validate test methods for products.
• Participate in internal/external quality system and process audits.
• Provide change-management oversight for product/process changes.

Skills

Statistical knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in science/engineering/math

Job description

Job Description:Job DescriptionQuality EngineerCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing 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 other 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 RoleAs a Quality Engineer, 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:Assuring compliance to internal procedures and external customer requirements and regulationsRepresenting the customer, evaluating customer complaints and issues, samples and trends, and determining the necessary action plansLeading Corrective Action Prevention Action (CAPA), Risk Management, Quality at the Source and Customer Quality Index initiatives and deploymentAssisting deployment of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodology to control Key Process Indicators (KPI)Using statistical techniques to create sampling plans and execute data analysis.Developing new test methods and execute test method validations for new and existing productsParticipating in internal/external quality system and process auditsProviding change management oversight from the quality function to ensure adequate training and/or qualification of changes to assigned products and processesProviding support to process engineering teamYour Skills and ExpertiseTo 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, engineering, math, or technical discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institutionTwo (2) years of experience in engineering, quality, or other technical role in a private, public, government or military environmentAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Statistical knowledge and Lean Six Sigma familiarityISO 13485, IATF-16949, AS9100, or ISO 9001 audit experiencePrevious quality experience in a medical device or drug manufacturing environmentExperience deploying industry specific quality system requirements beyond ISO9001 (e.g. NIOSH, CSA, ANSI etc.)Test method development and validation experienceWork location:Aberdeen, SD On-siteTravel: May include up to 10% domesticRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being3M 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.Chat with MaxFor assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, 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. 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