Job Description:
Advanced 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.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public,
government or military experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a 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:
* Assuring compliance with internal procedures, external requirements and
regulations
* Leading Corrective Action Prevention Action (CAPA), Risk Management, Quality
at the Source initiatives
* Supporting and interacting with customers through complaint investigations,
resolution, and trending
- Participating in internal/external quality audits
- Direct involvement in Supplier Performance Management, Measurement and Review
process
* Providing change management oversight from the quality function to ensure
adequate training and/or qualification of changes to products and processes
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 and two (2) years of engineering experience in
manufacturing, quality, laboratory and/or production environment in a
private, public, government or military environment
OR
* Associate's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and four
(4) years of experience in manufacturing, quality, laboratory and/or
production environment 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 or Engineering discipline (completed
and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
- Working knowledge of root cause analysis tools and techniques
- Experience managing multiple projects
- Experience working with ISO9001:2015
- Experience working with suppliers in a quality improvement capacity
- Experience with statistical analysis
- ASQ certification
- Experience working and collaborating within a multi-functional product team
i.e., Quality, Manufacturing, Tech Service, or Marketing
* Prior work experience in Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, with
a focus on auditing and conformance
Work location: Prairie Du Chien, WI
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic and international
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 $98,964 - $120,957, 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:
Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/16/2026 To 08/15/2026 Or until filled
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a period after they leave 3M.
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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.
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