Sr. Quality Engineer

3M; Maplewood (MN); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Maplewood, MN seeks a Sr. Quality Engineer to drive operational quality excellence across manufacturing sites. You will lead cross-functional teams, address risk and variability, and support NPI changes to ensure robust product performance and compliant test methods.

The role emphasizes CAPA, data analytics, supplier quality, and leadership with extensive collaboration across R&D and manufacturing. On-site role with up to 15% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher completed before start.
• Three years of combined quality engineering, manufacturing, or lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with division sites to drive Operational Quality Excellence.
• Identify risk sources, reduce variability, and improve processes.
• Support NPI and Change Management for source of supply and manufacturing.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and recalls.
• Support Quality Management Systems and CAPA activities.
• Collaborate with division lab on MSA of test methods.

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Communication

Auditing

CAPA

MSA

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

Sr. Quality 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. 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 role: As a Sr. Quality Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world.

Impact & Responsibilities

• Partnering with/providing oversight to division manufacturing sites to drive Operational Quality Excellence and continuous improvement:
• Working to identify, address sources of risk and variability, standardize work and error proof operations, and enhance customer satisfaction
• Quality support for New Product Introductions and Change Management Requests for source of supply and/or manufacturing operational changes to ensure robust product performance, test method implementation, product and process qualifications, design reviews, risk mitigation, and control plans
• Leading and providing support to cross functional teams on the resolution of quality issues including product recalls, complaints, nonconforming materials, etc. while monitoring and addressing root causes
• Providing support for the division’s Quality Management Systems, including ownership of corrective and preventive actions and driving Supplier / Outsource Manufacturing Quality control and improvement
• Partnering with the division laboratory regarding the measurement system analysis (MSA) of Test Methods for R&D and Plants.

Skills & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of combined quality engineering, manufacturing, and/or lab experience in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of experience in a quality or engineering role
• Project management skills and experience with ability to influence stakeholders
• Experience with Statistics and other Data Analytics
• Internal and/or external auditing experience
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience working with Customers and Suppliers
• Experience with championing and/or deploying Quality Management Systems (e.g. Change Management, CAPA, Complaint Systems, Quality Data Systems, Documentation Systems, etc.)

Work Location

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.

Travel

May include up to 15% domestic/international.

Relocation

May be authorized.

Legal Authorization

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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. 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/

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Safety

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.

Corporate Policies & Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.