
Senior Quality Engineer
3M · Minnesota
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $124k–$152k
- Travel
- 25%
- Degree
- Required
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at 3M (industrial) in Minnesota. Of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
- They ask for
- degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, Root cause, SPC
- Base pay
- $124k–$152k
- Day to day
- about 25% travel
- Openings
- 3 with this title at this site
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- The posting says about 25% travel. Between which sites?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
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About the role
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:
- ◆Analyzing information using statistical techniques to drive data driven decisions by being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in statistical techniques.
- ◆Promoting continuous improvement and defect reduction through root cause investigation, CAPA, kaizen, 8D, FMEA, MSA and Control Plans.
- ◆Reviewing customer product complaints for timely customer feedback and resolution.
- ◆Supporting existing product evolution and improvement through change management (CMP)
- ◆Identifying, planning, recommending, and supporting manufacturing quality improvements
- ◆Develop, execute and analyze product and process qualification plans
- ◆Leading, executing and coaching on product design reviews, FMEAs, test method development, and other key quality tools
- ◆Managing and driving supplier management activities in support of new and existing products.
- ◆Experience with films, adhesives, web based and mixing processes.
- ◆Willingness to maintain flexible hours and travel to support improvement activities across global operations.
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 an engineering or Science discipline(completed and verified prior to start)
- ✓Four (4) years of combined Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering and Quality experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional
that could help you succeed even further in this role include
- ◆Six (6) years of combined Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering and Quality experience in a private, public, government or military environment
- ◆Experience with direct customer interaction in a high-tech industry (electronics, semiconductor, medical, automotive, aerospace, etc.)
- ◆Knowledge of statistical data analysis, sampling plans, statistical process control and capability studies
- ◆Certified Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Green Belt
- ◆Experience working with ISO 9001:2015
- ◆Supplier auditor or internal auditor experience
- ◆Experience working on a global cross-functional team.
- ◆Communication, writing influencing and conflict resolution skills.
Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
Travel: May include up to 25% domestic and/or international
Relocation: 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
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Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/15/2026 To 11/14/2026 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.
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, disa
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Job Description
Senior Quality Engineering
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.
