Manufacturing Engineer; Remote

Contract Manufacturing Engineer (Remote - United States)

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Solventum is a new healthcare company with a legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with top minds to address our customers’ toughest challenges and improve healthcare professionals’ performance.

• Driving key strategic initiatives related to outsource manufacturing, Sub Con consolidation, and in sourcing 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, driving efficiency improvements, and contributing to the long‑term success of Solventum’s manufacturing and supply chain strategy

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications.

• 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

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• High School Diploma/GED AND nine (9) years of experience in manufacturing engineering in a private, public, government or military environment

In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required.

• Project Management experience

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include.

• 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 a matrix environment
• Experience managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously

• Remote – United States (preferred near Maplewood, MN)

May include up to 15% domestic/international travel.

Is not authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to ensure competitiveness. Eligible benefits may include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits.

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.