Senior Quality Engineer (New Health Care Company)

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Job Description:

Senior Quality Engineer (New Health Care Company)

3M is establishing two industry-leading companies, creating value through the spin-off of its Health Care business, while 3M will continue to be a global material science leader, focusing our innovation to win in favorable global megatrends and attractive end markets. This new Health Care Company will be a leading global diversified health technology company with:

• Proven category leadership

• Exposure to attractive end-markets

• Innovation mindset driving improved patient outcomes

• Collaborative customer relationships

• Deep global regulatory experience

• Operational excellence and strong cash flow

• Strong sales growth and profitability with significant recurring sales

We expect the creation of the two companies will be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2024. We will continue to operate as one global company. This role is positioned to drive the success of the "New Health Care Company".

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:

• 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

• Supporting and interacting with customers through complaint investigations, resolution, and trending

• Ensuring the commercialized product design intent and product integrity is retained as materials, processes, methods, and specifications change

• Supporting change as it relates to design changes inspired by quality improvement, source of supply changes, or cost reduction efforts

• Supporting New Product Introductions (NPI) through product and process validations, test method development, and risk management

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) from an accredited institution AND four (4) years of medical device Quality Engineering experience in a private, public, government, or military environment

OR

• High School Diploma/GED from AND (8) years of medical device Quality Engineering experience in a private, public, government, or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• 4 years of Quality Engineering experience in medical devices

• 4 years of experience applying requirements of ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 in a Quality Engineering or regulatory role

• Experience planning and executing Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) projects in a medical device environment

• Experience analyzing data for trends, special causes, and identifying opportunities for improvement

• Experience with facilitating PFMECA or DFMECA development

• Experience creating and maintaining Risk Management files for medical devices

• Experience analyzing data for trends, special causes, and identifying opportunities for improvement

• Experience as a manufacturing or quality engineer in a medical device manufacturing facility

Work location: Hybrid Maplewood, MN or Irvine, CA

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic

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.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $137,439 - $167,981, 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.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

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