Quality Engineer

3M; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

3M seeks a Quality Engineer to support the Quality Management System, ISO readiness, and process improvements across Clinton, TN manufacturing. You will lead root cause analyses, CAPAs, and supplier quality initiatives while collaborating with multiple functions to sustain and enhance product quality.

Applicants should have a manufacturing quality engineering background, proficiency in SPC, FMEA, Gage R&R, and analytics, plus Lean Six Sigma knowledge or CQE preferred.

Qualifications

• <0>Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
• <1>Experience in a manufacturing quality engineering role.
• <2>Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and audit processes.
• <3>Proficiency in statistical analysis and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management System and maintain ISO certification readiness across multiple manufacturing value streams.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive actions to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Apply quality tools and statistical methods (SPC, Process Capability, Gage R&R, DOE, FMEA) to identify variations.
• Conduct and lead process audits, system audits, product qualifications, and process validation activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, operations, sourcing, and lab teams to sustain quality systems and processes.
• Support supplier quality improvement activities and supplier corrective actions.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement projects to reduce cost of poor quality and improve performance.
• Support customer complaint investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Provide quality leadership for new products, process changes, capital projects, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Serve as a quality resource and consultant to manufacturing teams using quality tools and problem-solving methodologies.

Skills

Cross-functional problem-solving

Statistical analysis

Data-driven decision making

Project leadership

Technical problem solving

Quality engineering experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

ISO 9001 audit knowledge

QMS familiarity

Job description

Quality Engineer

Job Description: Job Title Quality Engineer Collaborating 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 other curious, creative 3Mers.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

• Supporting the Quality Management System and maintaining ISO certification readiness across multiple manufacturing value streams.
• Leading root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive actions to improve product quality, process capability, and customer satisfaction.
• Applying quality engineering and statistical methods, including SPC, Process Capability, Gage R&R, DOE, FMEA, and data analysis techniques to identify and eliminate sources of variation.
• Conducting and leading process audits, system audits, product qualifications, and process validation activities.
• Partnering with manufacturing, engineering, operations, sourcing, laboratory, and technical organizations to develop, improve, and sustain quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Supporting supplier quality improvement activities, supplier corrective actions, and supplier performance initiatives.
• Leading continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma projects focused on reducing cost of poor quality, improving process performance, and delivering business results.
• Supporting customer complaint investigations and implementing sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Providing quality engineering leadership for new products, process changes, capital projects, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Acting as a quality resource and consultant to manufacturing teams through application of quality tools, statistical methods, and problem-solving methodologies.

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.

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 Engineering, Statistics, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution (completed and verified prior to start).

Additional Qualifications That Could Help You Succeed Even Further in This Role

• Experience in a manufacturing quality engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and audit processes.
• Experience applying quality tools including SPC, Process Capability Analysis, Gage R&R, FMEA, Control Plans, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Experience leading corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Experience supporting supplier quality and supplier corrective action processes.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong project leadership, communication, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting process qualifications, product validations, and manufacturing process improvements.

Work Location and Travel

Work location: Onsite Clinton, TN Travel: May include up to 10% Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Legal and Employment Requirements

You must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Pay & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $98,964 - $120,957, 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/.

Employee Agreements and Obligations

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Discrimination Statement

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Additional Information and Resources

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