Manufacturing Engineer - Biopharma Lean Six Sigma

USA SOLVENTUM US LLC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of biopharma processing filters, lead cross‑functional projects, and drive process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) to ensure quality and compliance. Onsite in Columbia, CO with up to 10% travel.

This role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and close collaboration with production and maintenance teams to reduce downtime and enable new production lines and product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering completed before start.
• 2+ years of manufacturing/engineering experience.
• Experience in process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma/Quality Improvement.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and leadership for manufacturing of biopharma processing filters.
• Identify, initiate, and lead projects to improve cost, service, quality, safety and environmental impact.
• Perform and guide technical and validation activities for new products and line extensions.
• Lead problem-solving events to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing operations using Lean Six Sigma tools (DOE, SPC, kaizens, DMAIC).
• Work with production and maintenance to troubleshoot and resolve downtime.
• Lead and execute projects for new production lines and products.

Skills

Process validation IQ/OQ/PQ

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving/analytical

Lean Six Sigma/Quality Improvement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solventum is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of biopharma processing filters, lead cross‑functional projects, and drive process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) to ensure quality and compliance. Onsite in Columbia, CO with up to 10% travel.

This role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and close collaboration with production and maintenance teams to reduce downtime and enable new production lines and product introductions.