Global NPI & Launch Leader

Solventum-; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Solventum is seeking an experienced GSC NPI Lead in the United States (hybrid in Eagan, MN or San Antonio, TX) to drive new product introductions from design through commercialization. You will coordinate with R&D, Process Technology, and Manufacturing to ensure manufacturability and on-time launches.

You will manage POC relationships, lead cross-functional SMEs, and monitor KPIs, ensuring quality systems, CAPA outcomes, and continuous improvement across the NPI portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher AND seven (7) years of manufacturing, operations engineering, and/or supply chain leadership experience.
• High School Diploma/GED from AND ten (10) years of manufacturing, operations engineering, and/or supply chain leadership experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Black belt or Master Black Belt accreditation.
• Proven track record of delivering lean initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, communicate, and implement long-term strategic and operational goals.
• Establish and maintain networks, influence in a matrixed organization, and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Global Supply Chain POC for the NPI projects across Solventum’s business areas.
• Lead the GSC extended team in set-up and integration of new products through all phases to commercial launch.
• Compile and maintain project timelines, resource needs, cost targets, and capital estimates.
• Track and report deliverables by stage-gate and milestones; manage risk to viability and scalability.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers (Procurement, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Regulatory).
• Drive readiness for new processes and transfer designs to stable production for launch.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years experience

Job description

Solventum is seeking an experienced GSC NPI Lead in the United States (hybrid in Eagan, MN or San Antonio, TX) to drive new product introductions from design through commercialization. You will coordinate with R&D, Process Technology, and Manufacturing to ensure manufacturability and on-time launches.

You will manage POC relationships, lead cross-functional SMEs, and monitor KPIs, ensuring quality systems, CAPA outcomes, and continuous improvement across the NPI portfolio.