National Black MBA Association
Senior 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.
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 and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Providing Quality Engineering support for Global Product Launches as an integral part of the project teams to develop new materials that meet customer requirements with robust and capable methods and processes and ensuring the commercialized product design intent and product integrity is retained as materials, processes, locations, methods, and specifications change
Applying a working knowledge of quality principles and statistics to assigned processes and products
Supporting and interacting with customers throughout product lifecycle to address product quality requirements, specifications, complaint investigations and change management
Driving existing product quality enhancement through use of continuous improvement methods and tools, such as: Six Sigma, Product and Process Understanding (PPU), Design of Experiments (DOE), Customer Quality Index (CQI) and Quality at the Source
Troubleshooting, investigating, and analyzing for non-conforming product testing and disposition
Collaborating with laboratory and global manufacturing teams to assure uniform and consistent metrology through Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Round Robin correlation studies, and use of Internal Reference Materials (IRMs) as appropriate. Assisting in the development of improved test methods, as needed.
Leading, executing and coaching on product design reviews, FMEAs, test method development, raw material specifications, customer complaint investigations for the purpose of error proofing processes and driving to zero defect.
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)
Three (3) combined years of experience in a Manufacturing, Production, Quality and/or Laboratory 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 a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution
Four (4) years of experience working in a quality function at an International Automotive Task Force (IATF-16949) certified facility, and/or manufacturing/production plant (private, public, government or military)
Certification(s) in quality engineering, quality auditing or quality management such as: American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and/or Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)
Experience running small scale investigative experimentation in a laboratory and/or pilot plant
Deep emphasis on applied statistical applications, continuous improvement methodologies, and measurement system analysis
Support and/or lead efforts on life cycle management, risk management, product and process improvements, and other product documentation efforts
Work Location
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 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 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 $122,292 - $149,468, 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/
Good Faith Posting Date Range 01/12/2026 To 02/11/2026 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, 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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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.
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 and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Providing Quality Engineering support for Global Product Launches as an integral part of the project teams to develop new materials that meet customer requirements with robust and capable methods and processes and ensuring the commercialized product design intent and product integrity is retained as materials, processes, locations, methods, and specifications change
Applying a working knowledge of quality principles and statistics to assigned processes and products
Supporting and interacting with customers throughout product lifecycle to address product quality requirements, specifications, complaint investigations and change management
Driving existing product quality enhancement through use of continuous improvement methods and tools, such as: Six Sigma, Product and Process Understanding (PPU), Design of Experiments (DOE), Customer Quality Index (CQI) and Quality at the Source
Troubleshooting, investigating, and analyzing for non-conforming product testing and disposition
Collaborating with laboratory and global manufacturing teams to assure uniform and consistent metrology through Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Round Robin correlation studies, and use of Internal Reference Materials (IRMs) as appropriate. Assisting in the development of improved test methods, as needed.
Leading, executing and coaching on product design reviews, FMEAs, test method development, raw material specifications, customer complaint investigations for the purpose of error proofing processes and driving to zero defect.
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)
Three (3) combined years of experience in a Manufacturing, Production, Quality and/or Laboratory 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 a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution
Four (4) years of experience working in a quality function at an International Automotive Task Force (IATF-16949) certified facility, and/or manufacturing/production plant (private, public, government or military)
Certification(s) in quality engineering, quality auditing or quality management such as: American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and/or Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)
Experience running small scale investigative experimentation in a laboratory and/or pilot plant
Deep emphasis on applied statistical applications, continuous improvement methodologies, and measurement system analysis
Support and/or lead efforts on life cycle management, risk management, product and process improvements, and other product documentation efforts
Work Location
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 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 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 $122,292 - $149,468, 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/
Good Faith Posting Date Range 01/12/2026 To 02/11/2026 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, 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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