Contract Manufacturing Engineer
Solventum
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Minnesota • United States
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Salary
💰 $133,450 - $172,700 per year
About the role
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Absences
- Retirement Benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
manufacturing engineeringproject managementLean Six SigmaTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) modellingdata analysiscost-efficient strategiescontract manufacturingsupply chain improvementssupplier performance optimizationproduct specifications
Soft skills
stakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationaudit leadershipstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillsdata-driven decision makingleadershipadaptability