Senior Quality Engineer

Role: Senior Quality Engineer supporting 3M's manufacturing and new product commercialization processes. Responsibilities include leading Design for Quality initiatives, promoting quality as a competitive advantage, and driving quality improvement projects through advanced tools such as FMEA, APQP, control plans, and statistical analysis. The role emphasizes global collaboration, customer-focused quality planning, risk-based thinking, and error proofing. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in science or engineering and at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering within high-tech or regulated environments. Preferred: additional STEM degrees, expertise with quality tools (e.g., SPC, Minitab), certifications (CQE, CQA, Green/Black Belt), and experience with ISO/automotive quality standards. High-Value: manufacturing in electronics, data centers, or medical devices; new product introduction (NPI); on-site at Maplewood, MN, with up to 10% travel; U.S. work authorization required.