Contract Manufacturing Engineer (Remote - United States)

Solventum • Maplewood, MN

2d • Remote

About The Position

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Contract Manufacturing 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 key strategic initiatives related to outsource manufacturing, SubCon consolidation, and insourcing activities across global responsibilities Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects involving third-party suppliers while ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with Solventum’s business objectives Playing an integral role in Make-or-Buy decisions, providing critical data and insights to support strategic manufacturing choices Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Legal, to ensure seamless coordination and execution of projects Developing new and innovative process contract manufacturing opportunities, leading end-to-end supply chain improvements, and enhancing supplier performance through quality, service, and cost optimization initiatives Supporting product development by defining product specifications, coordinating prototype manufacturing under confidentiality agreements, and ensuring that all outsourcing contracts meet Solventum’s strategic and operational requirements Strengthening Contract manufacturing partnerships, drive efficiency improvements, and contribute to the long-term success of Solventum’s manufacturing and supply chain strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution AND five (5) years of experience in manufacturing engineering in a private, public, government or military environment OR High School Diploma/GED AND nine (9) years of experience in manufacturing engineering in a private, public, government or military environment
• Project Management experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an engineering discipline
• Audit leadership experience
• Lean Six Sigma experience
• Knowledge of supplier markets and cost drivers
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop cost-efficient strategies
• Experience with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelling
• Stakeholder management experience
• Cross-functional experience in an matrix environment
• Experience management multiple, complex projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Driving key strategic initiatives related to outsource manufacturing, SubCon consolidation, and insourcing activities across global responsibilities
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects involving third-party suppliers while ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with Solventum’s business objectives
• Playing an integral role in Make-or-Buy decisions, providing critical data and insights to support strategic manufacturing choices
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Legal, to ensure seamless coordination and execution of projects
• Developing new and innovative process contract manufacturing opportunities, leading end-to-end supply chain improvements, and enhancing supplier performance through quality, service, and cost optimization initiatives
• Supporting product development by defining product specifications, coordinating prototype manufacturing under confidentiality agreements, and ensuring that all outsourcing contracts meet Solventum’s strategic and operational requirements
• Strengthening Contract manufacturing partnerships, drive efficiency improvements, and contribute to the long-term success of Solventum’s manufacturing and supply chain strategy

Benefits

• Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
• To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees