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Quality Engineer

3M

On-site
Aberdeen, SD
Full-time
Mid Level
2+ yrs
$99k–$121kPosted 2w ago

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Job description

3M is hiring a Quality Engineer — a full-time, based in Aberdeen, SD role ($99k–$121k). Apply directly on 3M's careers page below.

Quality Engineer*

Location: US, South Dakota, Aberdeen

Remote Type: On-site

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description:

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 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:

  • Assuring compliance to internal procedures and external customer requirements and regulations

  • Representing the customer, evaluating customer complaints and issues, samples and trends, and determining the necessary action plans

  • Leading Corrective Action Prevention Action (CAPA), Risk Management, Quality at the Source and Customer Quality Index initiatives and deployment

  • Assisting deployment of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodology to control Key Process Indicators (KPI)

  • Using statistical techniques to create sampling plans and execute data analysis.

  • Developing new test methods and execute test method validations for new and existing products

  • Participating in internal/external quality system and process audits

  • Providing change management oversight from the quality function to ensure adequate training and/or qualification of changes to assigned products and processes

  • Providing support to process engineering team

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, math, or technical discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

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

  • Two (2) or more years of experience in engineering, quality, or other technical role

  • Statistical knowledge and Lean Six Sigma familiarity

  • ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 audit experience

  • Previous quality experience in a medical device or drug manufacturing environment

  • Experience deploying industry specific quality system requirements beyond ISO9001 (e.g. NIOSH, CSA, ANSI etc.)

  • Test method development and validation experience

Work location:

  • Aberdeen, SD On-site

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic

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).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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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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 $98,964 - $120,957, 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/.

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.

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/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Quality Engineer at 3M?

The estimated salary range for Quality Engineer at 3M is $99,000 - $121,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Quality Engineer at 3M?

The required skills for Quality Engineer at 3M include: Six Sigma.

What is the seniority level for Quality Engineer at 3M?

Quality Engineer at 3M is a Mid Level level position.

How do I apply for Quality Engineer at 3M?

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