Global Quality Engineering Specialist

3M•Maplewood, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Global 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 Global Quality Engineer for the Advanced Materials and Transportation Product Platform (AMTPP), 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: Supporting quality for New Product Introduction (NPI) teams in the automotive industry. Providing input or leading HOQ/DQM, MSA, product qualifications, PPAP, PFMEA/DFMEA, and phase gate quality preparation etc. Assuring compliance to 3M Code of Conduct, external regulations, customer requirements, internal requirement, and industry standards (ISO9001, IATF16949 or other). Supporting existing product evolution and improvement through change management (CMP). 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 and Control Plans. Reviewing customer product complaints for timely customer feedback and resolution. Supporting global customer account teams and responding to quality inquiries. Collaborating with business leaders in supply chain, manufacturing, laboratory, quality, and sales to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Providing support to appropriate plant locations to leverage common systems and processes. Aligning customer scorecard Key Performance Indicators (KPI) with internal metrics. Participating in internal and external quality system audits. Supporting export-controlled products (US Citizenship is required).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years combined Quality Engineering, Product Engineering, and/or Manufacturing engineering experience within a private, public, government or military environment.

Nice To Haves

Degreed Statistician searching for a new career opportunity.
Experience with LEAN Six Sigma methodology and use of quality/statistical tools
American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification such as Quality Engineer (CQE) or willingness to obtain.
Experience demonstrating 8D/5Why problem solving approach/methodology, knowledge of automotive Core Tools (PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA).
IATF or VDA Certified Auditor in the last 3 years
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Strong analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead and be a contributing member of cross functional global teams.

Responsibilities

Supporting quality for New Product Introduction (NPI) teams in the automotive industry.
Providing input or leading HOQ/DQM, MSA, product qualifications, PPAP, PFMEA/DFMEA, and phase gate quality preparation etc.
Assuring compliance to 3M Code of Conduct, external regulations, customer requirements, internal requirement, and industry standards (ISO9001, IATF16949 or other).
Supporting existing product evolution and improvement through change management (CMP).
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 and Control Plans.
Reviewing customer product complaints for timely customer feedback and resolution.
Supporting global customer account teams and responding to quality inquiries.
Collaborating with business leaders in supply chain, manufacturing, laboratory, quality, and sales to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Providing support to appropriate plant locations to leverage common systems and processes.
Aligning customer scorecard Key Performance Indicators (KPI) with internal metrics.
Participating in internal and external quality system audits.
Supporting export-controlled products (US Citizenship is required).