Senior Quality Engineer

3M•Maplewood, MN

2d•$124,127 - $151,710•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 Senior 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: Driving Quality tools in NPI to accelerate projects while mitigating risk by ensuring consumer needs are met, test methods are robust, specifications are well defined, and manufacturing processes are capable. This includes providing input or leading House of Quality (HOQ) / DQM, MSA, product qualifications, PPAP, PFMEA/DFMEA, and phase gate quality preparation Assuring compliance with external regulations, customer requirements, internal requirement, and industry standards (ISO9001, IATF16949 or other). 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, Product & Process Understanding (PPU), Design of Experiments, and Control Plans. Reviewing customer product complaints for timely customer feedback and resolution. Supporting existing product evolution and improvement through change management (CMP).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
Minimum 3 years experience in a quality or manufacturing setting in a private, public, government or military environment.
Proficiency with corporate systems and digital tools commonly used in Quality functions, along with strong English verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution
Advanced expertise across multiple quality disciplines, such as quality assurance, product quality control, incoming inspection, Six Sigma, ISO standards, and warranty analysis.
Experience administering and maintaining ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Strong project management capabilities, with a track record of leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage senior leadership, peers, teams, customers, and regulatory stakeholders.
Experience with Statistical Process Control and other advanced analytical methods used to manage and improve quality performance.

Responsibilities

Driving Quality tools in NPI to accelerate projects while mitigating risk by ensuring consumer needs are met, test methods are robust, specifications are well defined, and manufacturing processes are capable. This includes providing input or leading House of Quality (HOQ) / DQM, MSA, product qualifications, PPAP, PFMEA/DFMEA, and phase gate quality preparation
Assuring compliance with external regulations, customer requirements, internal requirement, and industry standards (ISO9001, IATF16949 or other).
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, Product & Process Understanding (PPU), Design of Experiments, and Control Plans.
Reviewing customer product complaints for timely customer feedback and resolution.
Supporting existing product evolution and improvement through change management (CMP).
Corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.