Sr. Quality Engineer

3M • Maplewood, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sr. Quality Engineer Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World 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. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Sr. 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: Partnering with/providing oversight to division manufacturing sites to drive Operational Quality Excellence and continuous improvement: Working to identify, address sources of risk and variability, standardize work and error proof operations, and enhance customer satisfaction Quality support for New Product Introductions and Change Management Requests for source of supply and/or manufacturing operational changes to ensure robust product performance, test method implementation, product and process qualifications, design reviews, risk mitigation, and control plans Leading and providing support to cross functional teams on the resolution of quality issues including product recalls, complaints, nonconforming materials, etc. while monitoring and addressing root causes Providing support for the division’s Quality Management Systems, including ownership of corrective and preventive actions and driving Supplier / Outsource Manufacturing Quality control and improvement Partnering with the division laboratory regarding the measurement system analysis (MSA) of Test Methods for R&D and Plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years combined quality engineering, manufacturing, and/or lab 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

• Master’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of experience in a quality or engineering role supporting coating, crushing, and / or screening processes
• Project management skills and experience with ability to influence stakeholders
• Experience with Statistics and other Data Analytics
• Internal and/or external auditing experience
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience working with Customers and Suppliers
• Experience with championing and/or deploying Quality Management Systems (e.g. Change Management, CAPA, Complaint Systems, Quality Data Systems, Documentation Systems, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Partnering with/providing oversight to division manufacturing sites to drive Operational Quality Excellence and continuous improvement
• Working to identify, address sources of risk and variability, standardize work and error proof operations, and enhance customer satisfaction
• Quality support for New Product Introductions and Change Management Requests for source of supply and/or manufacturing operational changes to ensure robust product performance, test method implementation, product and process qualifications, design reviews, risk mitigation, and control plans
• Leading and providing support to cross functional teams on the resolution of quality issues including product recalls, complaints, nonconforming materials, etc. while monitoring and addressing root causes
• Providing support for the division’s Quality Management Systems, including ownership of corrective and preventive actions and driving Supplier / Outsource Manufacturing Quality control and improvement
• Partnering with the division laboratory regarding the measurement system analysis (MSA) of Test Methods for R&D and Plants.

Benefits

• 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level