Sr. Quality Engineer

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site at 3M Center Maplewood

Job summary

3M is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to partner with global teams to drive quality excellence at manufacturing sites and support NPI and change management activities. You will lead investigations, implement CAPA, and collaborate across functions to ensure robust product performance.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and experience in quality systems. On-site work at 3M Center in Maplewood, MN with up to 15% travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Three years of combined quality engineering, manufacturing, and/or lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner division sites to drive operational quality excellence and reduce risk.
• Support New Product Introductions and Change Management for source and/or manufacturing changes.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and address root causes.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing experience

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

CAPA systems

Quality Management Systems

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.

Job Description 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. Here, You Will Make An Impact By

• 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.

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

• 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

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 $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/.

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.

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.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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.