Quality Engineer

3M•Valley, NE

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a 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 providing Quality Engineering support for the Valley facility as an integral part of the team to support the production of products that meet customer requirements, applying a working knowledge of quality principles and statistics to assigned processes and products, and supporting and interacting with internal and external customers, as well as suppliers throughout product lifecycle to address product quality requirements, specifications, complaint investigations and change management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Three (3) years of combines experience in a Manufacturing, Production, Quality and/or Laboratory role in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution
Certification(s) in quality engineering, quality auditing or quality management such as: American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and/or Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)
Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve quality related issues
Ability to work collaboratively across different functions
Effective written and verbal communication
Self-driven, Optimistic and Resilient
Capable of implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance product and process quality
Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing circumstances
Ability to analyze data and identify defects in products and processes

Responsibilities

Providing Quality Engineering support for the Valley facility as an integral part of the team to support the production of products that meet customer requirements
Applying a working knowledge of quality principles and statistics to assigned processes and products
Supporting and interacting with internal and external customers, as well as suppliers throughout product lifecycle to address product quality requirements, specifications, complaint investigations and change management
Driving product quality enhancement through use of continuous improvement methods and tools, such as: Six Sigma, Product and Process Understanding (PPU), Design of Experiments (DOE), Customer Quality Index (CQI) and Quality at the Source
Trouble shooting, investigating, and analyzing for non-conforming product testing and disposition
Collaborating with laboratory and global manufacturing teams to assure uniform and consistent metrology through Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Round Robin correlation studies, and use of Internal Reference Materials (IRMs) as appropriate.
Assisting in the development of improved test methods, as needed.
Leading, executing and coaching on product design reviews, FMEAs, test method development, raw material specifications, customer complaint investigations for the purpose of error proofing processes and driving to zero defect.
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.