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Senior Quality Engineer (m/f/x)
3m · GB, Newton Aycliffe Co Durham · On Site · Active · Workday Recruiting
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| Company | 3m |
| Title | Senior Quality Engineer (m/f/x) |
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| Department / team | - |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Work model | On Site |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | - |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Workday Recruiting |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-15 / 2026-05-30 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-06 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.
Job Description:
Senior Quality Engineer (m/f/*)
The Impact You Will Make in this Role
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:
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
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:
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
Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
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
Job specifics:
May include up to 10% domestic/international travel
Relocation: Not authorized
This role has on-site working model, with the employee working at least four days a week at the Aycliffe manufacturing site in the UK
Working pattern is full time
Does this opportunity and our innovative 3M culture align with your career aspirations?
If so, we encourage you to apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth with us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Resources for You
For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. If you have further questions please reach out to Max (our AI Virtual Assistant) via our Career Page.
Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.
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.
At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! 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.
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
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