Quality Engineer – Aberdeen, SD

About the role

Join 3M’s innovative team in Aberdeen, SD as a Quality Engineer, supporting the development and manufacturing of medical devices. You will work closely with global colleagues to ensure products meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Represent the customer by evaluating complaints, trends, and developing corrective action plans.
• Lead CAPA, Risk Management, Quality at the Source, and Customer Quality Index initiatives.
• Deploy Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor Key Process Indicators (KPIs).
• Create sampling plans, perform data analysis, and develop new test methods.
• Validate test methods for new and existing products.
• Participate in internal and external quality system and process audits.
• Provide change‑management oversight and support to the process engineering team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, math, or technical discipline.
• At least two years of experience in engineering, quality, or a related technical role.
• Experience in a medical device or drug manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and audit processes.
• Statistical knowledge and exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Required skills

• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Statistical analysis and sampling plan creation
• CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) management
• Risk Management
• ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 audit experience
• Lean Six Sigma familiarity
• Test method development and validation
• Data analysis and KPI monitoring

What we offer

• Potential relocation assistance.
• Up to 10% domestic travel.
• Collaboration with global 3M teams and access to cutting‑edge technologies.