GSC – New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead

SOLVENTUM•Eagan, MN

1d•$143,200 - $196,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead serves as the Global Supply Chain point of contact for NPI projects supporting Solventum business areas, including Dental, MedTech, IP&SS, and AWC. The role leads cross-functional subject-matter experts in setting up and integrating new products—whether manufactured internally or purchased as finished goods—from product development through commercial launch. The Lead coordinates project timelines, resource requirements, cost targets, capital estimates, deliverables, and milestone reporting. The role supports manufacturability and design transfer, directs NPI work with contract manufacturers and third-party suppliers as needed, and ensures receiving manufacturing sites are technically and operationally ready for stable commercial production. It also manages risks related to product viability, design assurance, and scalability in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. The position monitors the NPI portfolio and reports to leadership and business teams, supports quality systems and corrective and preventive actions, and advances continuous manufacturing excellence. The Lead collaborates with Solventum Product/Process Development Labs and follows quality, environmental, health and safety, security, and other organizational requirements. The role is based in a hybrid arrangement in Eagan, Minnesota, or San Antonio, Texas, and may require up to 25% domestic or international travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized.

Requirements

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

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 manage work across multiple projects simultaneously.
Accomplished problem-solving record, including 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 across Solventum business areas.
Lead the extended Global Supply Chain team and functional subject-matter experts in setting up and integrating new products through development and commercial launch.
Compile and maintain project timelines, resource needs, cost targets, and capital estimates.
Track and report deliverables, state-gate progress, and key milestone status.
Direct NPI efforts at contract manufacturers and third-party suppliers when 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 readiness at receiving manufacturing sites and manage design transfer into stable production processes for commercial launch.
Coordinate with Procurement, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Marketing, Regulatory, and internal and external customers, proactively managing risks related to viability, design assurance, and scalability.
Monitor the NPI portfolio and report its status to leadership and business teams.
Support quality standards within the Engineering Group, ensure 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.
Align with and support the definition of key goals and objectives consistent with strategy.
Perform other duties as required.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.