Advanced Quality Engineering Specialist

3M•Maplewood, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As an Advanced Quality Engineering Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Driving Quality tools in NPI to accelerate projects while mitigating risk by ensuring consumer needs are met, test methods are robust, specifications are well defined, and manufacturing processes are capable. This includes providing input or leading House of Quality (HOQ) / DQM, MSA, product qualifications, PPAP, PFMEA/DFMEA, and phase gate quality preparation Assuring compliance to external regulations, customer requirements, internal requirement, and industry standards (ISO9001, IATF16949 or other). Analyzing information using statistical techniques to drive data driven decisions by being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in statistical techniques. Promoting continuous improvement and defect reduction through root cause investigation, CAPA, kaizen, 8D, FMEA, MSA, Product & Process Understanding (PPU), Design of Experiments, and Control Plans. Reviewing customer product complaints for timely customer feedback and resolution. Supporting existing product evolution and improvement through change management (CMP). 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
Proficient experience in a quality or manufacturing setting in a private, public, government or military environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution
Advanced expertise across multiple quality disciplines, such as quality assurance, product quality control, incoming inspection, Six Sigma, ISO standards, and warranty analysis.
Experience administering and maintaining ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Strong project management capabilities, with a track record of leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage senior leadership, peers, teams, customers, and regulatory stakeholders.
Proficiency with corporate systems and digital tools commonly used in Quality functions, along with strong English verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Statistical Process Control and other advanced analytical methods used to manage and improve quality performance.

Responsibilities

Driving Quality tools in NPI to accelerate projects while mitigating risk by ensuring consumer needs are met, test methods are robust, specifications are well defined, and manufacturing processes are capable.
Providing input or leading House of Quality (HOQ) / DQM, MSA, product qualifications, PPAP, PFMEA/DFMEA, and phase gate quality preparation
Assuring compliance to external regulations, customer requirements, internal requirement, and industry standards (ISO9001, IATF16949 or other).
Analyzing information using statistical techniques to drive data driven decisions by being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in statistical techniques.
Promoting continuous improvement and defect reduction through root cause investigation, CAPA, kaizen, 8D, FMEA, MSA, Product & Process Understanding (PPU), Design of Experiments, and Control Plans.
Reviewing customer product complaints for timely customer feedback and resolution.
Supporting existing product evolution and improvement through change management (CMP).
Complying with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contributing to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.