As a Senior Quality Engineer at 3M Aycliffe you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Your role will provide key support to manufacturing, product development, validation, and change management activities. Here, you will make an impact by:
Responsibilities
* Leading and continuously improving QMS processes to ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and customer requirements.
* Leading audits, quality investigations, root cause analyses and CAPAs to drive effective and timely resolution.
* Analysing quality metrics and trends to identify risks, improve performance, and support data‑driven decisions.
* Acting as a subject matter expert on quality systems, standards, and risk-based decision-making.
* Mentoring junior team members and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders to strengthen our quality culture.
* Initiating and leading quality improvement projects that deliver measurable business impact.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
* Significant experience in a quality engineering role within a regulated manufacturing or technical environment.
* Demonstrated experience with quality systems, audits, non-conforming product management, CAPA, and risk-based thinking.
* Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
* Professional quality qualifications (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer, CQI/IRCA Certified Auditor or equivalent).
* Experience supporting NPI, validation, or complex technical projects.
* Experience mentoring or guiding others in a quality role.
* Influencing and collaboration across functions.
* Structured problem solving.
* Continuous improvement mindset.
This job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity‑related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.
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