GSC – New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead

Solventum • Eagan, MN

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead serves as the Global Supply Chain point of contact for NPI projects supporting Solventum’s business areas, including Dental, MedTech, IP&SS, and AWC. The role leads extended Global Supply Chain functional teams in setting up and integrating new products—whether manufactured internally or purchased as finished goods—from product development through commercial launch.

The Lead manages project timelines, resource requirements, cost targets, capital estimates, and milestone reporting. The role partners with Research and Development, Process Technology Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Marketing, Regulatory, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure products are manufacturable and receiving sites are technically and operationally ready. It also manages design transfer into stable production processes, oversees NPI work at contract manufacturers and third-party suppliers as needed, monitors portfolio progress for leadership, and supports quality systems, continuous improvement, and manufacturing excellence.

The position is hybrid and based in Eagan, Minnesota, or San Antonio, Texas. Travel may include up to 25% domestic or international travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and seven years of manufacturing, operations engineering, and/or supply chain leadership experience in a private, public, government, or military environment; or a high school diploma/GED and ten years of such experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Project engineering experience in manufacturing process development, validation, and design transfer.
• Master’s degree in manufacturing management, project/technical management, or a related discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt accreditation.
• Proven track record of delivering lean initiatives.
• Ability to establish, communicate, and implement long-term strategic and operational goals.
• Ability to effectively manage work across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Accomplished problem-solving record demonstrating critical thinking and considerate decision-making.
• Ability to establish and maintain networks, influence in a matrixed organization, and communicate clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Global Supply Chain point of contact for NPI projects supporting Solventum business areas.
• Lead Global Supply Chain functional subject-matter experts in setting up and integrating new products through all phases of development to commercial launch.
• Compile and maintain project timelines, resource needs, cost targets, and capital estimates.
• Track and report deliverables by state-gate and key milestone status.
• Direct NPI efforts at contract manufacturers and third-party suppliers where needed.
• Partner with Research and Development, Process Technology Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure new products are manufacturable.
• Provide feedback to the core NPI team on design inputs, business case parameters, and timelines.
• Drive technical and operational readiness at receiving manufacturing sites and manage design transfer into stable production processes for commercial launch.
• Liaise with internal and external customers, including Procurement, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Marketing, and Regulatory, and proactively manage risks related to viability, design assurance, and scalability.
• Monitor the NPI portfolio and report progress to leadership and business units.
• Support Engineering Group quality standards and QMS adherence; direct and execute CAPAs as needed and support quality metrics.
• Execute continuous manufacturing excellence and promote an innovative approach within the team.
• Collaborate with Solventum Product/Process Development Labs.
• Follow standardized procedures and controls for quality, environment, health and safety, and security in accordance with industry, customer, and organizational requirements.
• Support the definition of key goals and objectives aligned with strategy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Paid absences.
• Retirement benefits.
• Relocation assistance may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior