3M · 5 months ago
Global Quality Engineering Specialist
3M is a global company that values collaboration and innovation among its employees. The Global Quality Engineering Specialist will support quality for New Product Introduction teams in the automotive industry, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving continuous improvement through statistical analysis and collaboration with various teams.
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Responsibilities
Supporting quality for New Product Introduction (NPI) teams in the automotive industry. Providing input or leading HOQ/DQM, MSA, product qualifications, PPAP, PFMEA/DFMEA, and phase gate quality preparation etc
Assuring compliance to 3M Code of Conduct, external regulations, customer requirements, internal requirement, and industry standards (ISO9001, IATF16949 or other)
Supporting existing product evolution and improvement through change management (CMP)
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 global customer account teams and responding to quality inquiries
Collaborating with business leaders in supply chain, manufacturing, laboratory, quality, and sales to deliver an exceptional customer experience
Providing support to appropriate plant locations to leverage common systems and processes
Aligning customer scorecard Key Performance Indicators (KPI) with internal metrics
Participating in internal and external quality system audits
Supporting export-controlled products (US Citizenship is required)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) (completed and verified prior to start)
Five (5) years combined Quality Engineering, Product Engineering, and/or Manufacturing engineering experience within a private, public, government or military environment
Preferred
Degreed Statistician searching for a new career opportunity
Experience with LEAN Six Sigma methodology and use of quality/statistical tools
American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification such as Quality Engineer (CQE) or willingness to obtain
Experience demonstrating 8D/5Why problem solving approach/methodology, knowledge of automotive Core Tools (PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA)
IATF or VDA Certified Auditor in the last 3 years
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Strong analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead and be a contributing member of cross functional global teams
Benefits
Relocation assistance
Competitive pay and benefits
Company
3M
3M is a global company that applies science to life, offering products and solutions across various industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-13Grant· $5M
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