Global External Manufacturing Leader

Philips; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 134,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips in Plymouth, MN is seeking an External Manufacturing Leader to drive end-to-end management of a global third-party manufacturing network in a highly regulated medical device environment. You will lead CMOs, strengthen infrastructure, and ensure supply continuity, quality, cost and on-time delivery.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership in manufacturing engineering or process development, plus a Bachelor's in engineering (Master's preferred).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or 3+ years with a Master’s degree.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in process development or manufacturing engineering preferred
• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in mechanical, biomedical, electrical or manufacturing engineering. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement certification

Responsibilities

• Strengthen infrastructure, elevate operational rigor, and build scalable processes across a global spend portfolio supporting external manufacturing partners
• Manage multiple CMOs simultaneously—operating at both the site and strategic levels
• Own the operational performance of a global network of third-party manufacturers, ensuring execution excellence across supply continuity, quality, cost, and delivery
• Build a strong interdependent relationship across the CMO partners, and engages with site and business leadership with high degrees of collaboration
• Driving End to End supply chain execution and performance accountability

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems

Manufacturing validation

Influence at senior leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Philips in Plymouth, MN is seeking an External Manufacturing Leader to drive end-to-end management of a global third-party manufacturing network in a highly regulated medical device environment. You will lead CMOs, strengthen infrastructure, and ensure supply continuity, quality, cost and on-time delivery.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership in manufacturing engineering or process development, plus a Bachelor's in engineering (Master's preferred).