Maplewood, MN, 55119, USA
4 days ago
Continual Improvement Engineer
Job Description: Senior 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 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: + Supporting solutions of optical films, adhesives, materials, and other novel combinations in Display Materials and Systems Division + Identify and scope continual improvement projects using statistical analysis; Lead those projects to improve yield and quality, reduce cost and Defective Parts per Million (DPPM) + Leading and supporting Change Managed (CMP) projects through appropriate risk analysis (FMEA) and addressing key risks; Execute product qualification planning, testing, and analysis. + Developing test methods: documentation, training, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), round robins + Developing visual reference standards, visual test methods, and align visual detection systems. + Managing complaints in 3M Customer Issue Resolution (CIR/CFR) system(s) within product responsibility area + Work with the global cross-functional team: Manufacturing (Plant and Division), Laboratory (Application and Development), Business and Sales + Executing New Product Introduction (NPI) projects through robust product design including product testing, data analysis and reporting + Responding to customers as needed (product development and customer specifications, complaints and CAPA, key account management including customer agreements, data analysis, etc.) Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: + High school diploma/GED & Minimum of seven (7) years of combined experience working or interning in a Quality Engineering, Product Engineering and/or Manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment. -OR- + Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline from an accredited institution & Minimum of three (3) years of combined experience working or interning in a Quality Engineering, Product Engineering and/or Manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment . Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: + Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Statistics or related discipline from an accredited institution + Minimum 5 years of Quality Engineering, Product Engineering and/or Manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment. + Experience in Manufacturing + Experience leading cross-functional teams and/or projects + Lean Six Sigma training with proven ability to understand and apply Lean Six Sigma and other quality tools to product, systems and process problems + Working knowledge of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 standards + Test method development experience + Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation) + Established decision-making and problem-solving skills + Self-motivated with proven ability to apply innovative solutions to problems Work location: + Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Saint Paul, MN at least 3 days per week) Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international Relocation Assistance: May be authorized. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $95,825 - $117,120, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/. Good Faith Posting Date Range 03/06/2025 To 04/05/2025 Or until filled All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en\_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/ 3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. 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