Senior Quality Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Quality Engineer analyzes information using statistical techniques to drive data-driven decisions and serves as a subject matter expert in statistical methods. The role promotes continuous improvement and defect reduction through root cause investigations and quality tools, reviews customer product complaints, and supports product evolution through change management. It also identifies and supports manufacturing quality improvements, develops and analyzes product and process qualification plans, leads and coaches quality reviews and methods, and manages supplier activities for new and existing products. Experience with films, adhesives, web-based processes, and mixing processes is relevant. The employee must be willing to maintain flexible hours and travel to support improvement activities across global operations. The position follows an on-site work model, requiring at least four days per week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota. Travel may include up to 25% domestic and/or international travel. Relocation may be authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline, completed and verified before starting.
Four years of combined Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, and Quality experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Six years of combined Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, and Quality experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Experience with direct customer interaction in a high-tech industry such as electronics, semiconductor, medical, automotive, or aerospace.
Knowledge of statistical data analysis, sampling plans, statistical process control, and capability studies.
Certified Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Green Belt.
Experience working with ISO 9001:2015.
Supplier auditor or internal auditor experience.
Experience working on a global cross-functional team.
Communication, writing, influencing, and conflict resolution skills.
Experience with films, adhesives, web-based processes, and mixing processes.

Responsibilities

Analyze information using statistical techniques to drive data-driven decisions and serve as a subject matter expert in statistical methods.
Promote continuous improvement and defect reduction through root cause investigation, CAPA, kaizen, 8D, FMEA, MSA, and Control Plans.
Review customer product complaints and provide timely customer feedback and resolution.
Support existing product evolution and improvement through change management (CMP).
Identify, plan, recommend, and support manufacturing quality improvements.
Develop, execute, and analyze product and process qualification plans.
Lead, execute, and coach product design reviews, FMEAs, test method development, and other key quality tools.
Manage and drive supplier management activities supporting new and existing products.
Travel to support improvement activities across global operations as needed.
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.