Quality Engineer (Fairmont, MN)

Driving existing product quality enhancement through use of continuous improvement methods and tools, such as: Six Sigma, Product and Process Understanding (PPU), Supplier Management and Evaluation, Customer Quality Index (CQI) and Quality at the Source

• Supporting and interacting with suppliers and customers through complaint investigations, resolution, and trending

• Ensuring the commercialized product design intent and product integrity is retained as materials, processes, methods, and specifications change

• Supporting change as it relates to design changes inspired by quality improvement, source of supply changes, or cost reduction efforts

• Troubleshooting, investigating, and analyzing for non-conforming product testing and disposition

• Comply with the rigors of the IATF standards, including 16949

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 (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

• Three (3) years of experience in a Quality role 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 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other sciences (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution

• Five (5) years of experience in a quality function, manufacturing/production plant, and/or supplier interaction

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) or equivalent quality certification

• Experience supporting and/or leading efforts on life cycle management, risk management, product and process improvements, and other product documentation efforts

Work location: Fairmont, MN

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).

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 $115,607 - $141,298, 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://https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

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