3M is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality and process improvement efforts within a machine shop environment, supporting manufacturing operations and new product introductions for critical life safety products. You will play a key role in ensuring consistent quality and driving continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
- Perform and guide technical activities from approved quality programs to develop innovative applications.
- Establish a network of resources across laboratory, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing to facilitate assignments.
- Participate in project planning, establish objectives, and identify quality improvement opportunities.
- Develop and implement complex quality systems and processes.
- Lead teams and projects, function as an effective team leader, and promote harmonious working relationships.
- Support OEE continuous improvement efforts with operators, technicians, and engineers.
- Support sustaining and new product introduction projects to deliver products and processes of consistent quality.
- Support manufacturing operations to ensure uninterrupted quality production.
- Document results, observations, and conclusions in technical notebooks and reports.
- Train, counsel, and guide technicians, technologists, and engineers.
- Lead Process and Quality Engineering Efforts using Lean, DMAIC, and CAPA Methodologies.
- Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities for Manufacturing Quality and Customer Complaint issues.
- Actively participate in Internal and External Audits.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in a science, engineering (mechanical, chemical, industrial, statistics), or technical discipline.
- Five (5) years of combined experience in product, quality, engineering, or six sigma.
- Two (2) years of combined experience working in a machine shop (CNC lathes, mills, horizontal/vertical machining centers, secondary operations).
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline.
- Prior experience as a quality engineer in life safety device or electronic device manufacturing.
- Knowledge of quality management systems such as Quality Manuals, ISO-9000, metrology, calibration, audits, PFMEA, Control Plans.
- Expertise in basic statistical tools such as exploratory data analysis, Gage R&R, ANOVA, Statistical Process Control.
- Certifications in quality engineering, auditing, or management (e.g., ASQ CQE, CQA, CSQP).
- Experience facilitating external audits for regulatory bodies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Minitab or similar statistical tools a plus.
- Self-motivated, ready to solve challenging problems.
- Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with SAP.
Technical Stack
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- Minitab or similar statistical tools
Team & Environment
You will collaborate closely with operators, technicians, engineers, and other functions in a curious, creative, and innovative environment featuring a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies, and products.
Benefits & Compensation
- Target compensation range: $122,292 - $149,468
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Absences
- Retirement Benefits
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at our facility in Monroe, North Carolina.
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.
