Quality Engineer*

Job Description:

Job Title
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 the Machine Shop 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:

• Responsible for performing and guiding technical activities resulting from approved self-initiated or assigned quality programs leading to innovative applications and extensions of existing or new quality programs having major importance to the business unit level.
• Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of resources (laboratory, manufacturing, engineering, sales and marketing) to facilitate completion of assignments.
• Actively participates in project planning. Establishes project objectives and priorities. Maintains an awareness of quality improvement and product opportunities and is productive in suggesting and testing ideas. Develops and implements quality systems and processes of major complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and projects is required. Functions as an effective team leader and promote harmonious and efficient working relationships. Support OEE continuous improvement efforts with collaboration from operators, technicians and other engineers.
• Support sustaining and new product introduction projects that deliver products and processes of consistent quality. Supports manufacturing operations to ensure uninterrupted quality production of life saving products. Documents results, observations and conclusions in technical notebooks (or approved electronic files) and prepare reports to communicate results to appropriate personnel. May occasionally train, counsel, and guide technicians, technologists, and engineers.
• Lead Process and Quality Engineering Efforts, working with the engineering team members to identify and complete process and quality improvement projects, using Lean, DMAIC, and CAPA Methodologies.
• Lead RCCA activities initiated as a result of issues within Manufacturing Quality and Customer Complaints. Actively participate in Internal and External Audits

Your Skills and Expertise 
 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a science, engineering (mechanical engineer, chemical engineer, industrial engineer, statistics,) or technical discipline (completed and verified prior to start)
• Five (5) years of combined experience working in a product, quality, engineering, or six sigma in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Two (2) years of combined experience working in a machine shop (CNC lathes, mills, horizontal/vertical machining centers, secondary operations, etc.).

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline.
• Prior Experience as a quality engineer in life safety device manufacturing or electronic device manufacturing.
• Good working knowledge of basic quality management systems such as Quality Manuals, ISO-9000, metrology, calibration, audits, PFMEA, Control Plans etc.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of basic statistical tools such as exploratory data analysis, basic statistics, Gage R&R, Analysis of Variance, Statistical Process Control and Capability.
• Certifications in quality engineering, quality auditing or quality management e.g., American Society for Quality-ASQ certification(s): Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)
• Experience facilitating external audits for regulatory bodies.
• Microsoft Office proficient, Minitab or another statistical tools a plus
• Self-motivated, self-starter ready to solve challenging problems
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with SAP.

Work location:

• MONROE-3MUS-NC 01K5MM30

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic and/or international travel

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.

 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $122,292 - $149,468, 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 10/29/2025 To 11/28/2025 Or until filled

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. 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.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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