Root Cause Analysis Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Root Cause Analysis 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: Collaborating to identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities; deploy and develop new and existing analytical labs; deliver and coordinate training in manufacturing forensics methodology. Leading studies, development, and validation of both physical and analytical test methods to solve product defects or production challenges. Operating a variety of analytical instruments including but not limited to Gas Chromatography (GC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Rheometer Analysis. Presenting project work to others in the 3M technical community. Conducting raw material, in process, and final product testing in an analytical lab. Identifying and implementing improvements to daily lab operations, standard work, testing workflow/cycle time, test methods and lab capability using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Five (5) years laboratory experience 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 Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related discipline from an accredited institution
Experience working in a manufacturing setting and pace
Demonstrated experience to analyze problems, diagnose root cause, and apply corrective actions
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of statistical and quality data analysis tools such as exploratory data analysis, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), Analysis of Variance, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Capability, acceptance sampling, correlation and regression, and experimental design

Responsibilities

Collaborate to identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities
Deploy and develop new and existing analytical labs
Deliver and coordinate training in manufacturing forensics methodology
Lead studies, development, and validation of both physical and analytical test methods to solve product defects or production challenges
Operate a variety of analytical instruments including but not limited to Gas Chromatography (GC), Mass Spectrometry (MS), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Rheometer Analysis
Present project work to others in the 3M technical community
Conduct raw material, in process, and final product testing in an analytical lab
Identify and implement improvements to daily lab operations, standard work, testing workflow/cycle time, test methods and lab capability using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement