Root Cause Analysis Engineer

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 188,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

3M seeks a Root Cause Analysis Engineer to collaborate with global 3Mers, lead studies and validate methods to solve product and process challenges, and operate an array of analytical instruments in an on-site Maplewood, MN environment.

You will drive improvements in lab operations and training, applying statistical tools and Lean Six Sigma to enhance testing workflows. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years laboratory experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting and pace
• Demonstrated experience to analyze problems, diagnose root cause, and apply corrective actions
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical and quality data analysis tools such as EDA, Gage R&R, ANOVA, FMEA, SPC and Capability, acceptance sampling, correlation and regression, and experimental design

Responsibilities

• Collaborating to identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities; deploy and develop new and existing analytical labs; deliver and coordinate training in manufacturing forensics methodology
• Leading studies, development, and validation of both physical and analytical test methods to solve product defects or production challenges.
• Operating a variety of analytical instruments including GC, MS, FTIR, DSC, DMA, TGA, and Rheometer Analysis
• Presenting project work to others in the 3M technical community
• Conducting raw material, in process, and final product testing in an analytical lab
• Identifying and implementing improvements to daily lab operations, standard work, testing workflow/cycle time, test methods and lab capability using Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Lab troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related discipline

Tools

Gage R&R

ANOVA

FMEA

SPC

Design of Experiments

Regression analysis

Job description

Root Cause Analysis Engineer

Collaborate 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

As a Root Cause Analysis 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

• Collaborating to identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities; deploy and develop new and existing analytical labs; deliver and coordinate training in manufacturing forensics methodology
• Leading studies, development, and validation of both physical and analytical test methods to solve product defects or production challenges.
• Operating a variety of analytical instruments including but not limited to Gas Chromatography (GC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Rheometer Analysis
• Presenting project work to others in the 3M technical community
• Conducting raw material, in process, and final product testing in an analytical lab
• Identifying and implementing improvements to daily lab operations, standard work, testing workflow/cycle time, test methods and lab capability using Lean Six Sigma methodologies

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 a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years laboratory experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting and pace
• Demonstrated experience to analyze problems, diagnose root cause, and apply corrective actions
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of statistical and quality data analysis tools such as exploratory data analysis, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), Analysis of Variance, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Capability, acceptance sampling, correlation and regression, and experimental design

Work location

• Work location: This role follows an on-site working model in Maplewood, MN; Menomonie, WI; or Hutchinson, MN.
• Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international
• Relocation: May be authorized

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

Supporting Your Well-being

3M 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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, 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/.

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.

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.