Quality Engineer

3M•Clinton, TN

19d•$98,964 - $120,957•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports the Quality Management System and maintains ISO certification readiness across multiple manufacturing value streams. The role leads investigations and improvement activities to strengthen product quality, process capability, and customer satisfaction. It applies quality engineering and statistical methods to identify and eliminate sources of variation, and conducts audits, product qualifications, and process validations. The Quality Engineer partners with manufacturing, engineering, operations, sourcing, laboratory, and technical teams to sustain and improve quality systems and manufacturing processes. The role also supports supplier quality initiatives and customer complaint investigations, leads Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement projects, and provides quality engineering leadership for new products, process changes, capital projects, and operational excellence initiatives. This is an onsite position in Clinton, Tennessee. Travel may include up to 10%, and relocation assistance may be authorized. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Statistics, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, completed and verified before starting.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing quality engineering role.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and audit processes.
Experience applying quality tools, including SPC, Process Capability Analysis, Gage R&R, FMEA, Control Plans, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
Experience leading corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities.
Proficiency in statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making.
Experience supporting supplier quality and supplier corrective action processes.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent certification preferred.
Strong project leadership, communication, and technical problem-solving skills.
Experience supporting process qualifications, product validations, and manufacturing process improvements.

Responsibilities

Support the Quality Management System and maintain ISO certification readiness across multiple manufacturing value streams.
Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive actions to improve product quality, process capability, and customer satisfaction.
Apply quality engineering and statistical methods, including SPC, Process Capability, Gage R&R, DOE, FMEA, and data analysis, to identify and eliminate sources of variation.
Conduct and lead process audits, system audits, product qualifications, and process validation activities.
Partner with manufacturing, engineering, operations, sourcing, laboratory, and technical organizations to develop, improve, and sustain quality systems and manufacturing processes.
Support supplier quality improvement activities, supplier corrective actions, and supplier performance initiatives.
Lead continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma projects focused on reducing cost of poor quality, improving process performance, and delivering business results.
Support customer complaint investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Provide quality engineering leadership for new products, process changes, capital projects, and operational excellence initiatives.
Serve as a quality resource and consultant to manufacturing teams through quality tools, statistical methods, and problem-solving methodologies.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.