Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite - Columbia, MO)

Solventum; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Accounts

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Solventum, located in Columbia, MO, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead production for healthcare products, ensuring GMP compliance and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes problem solving, process improvement, and adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities include supervising manufacturing operations, leading improvement projects, and applying validated approaches to solve complex manufacturing challenges in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Experience with cGMP, nonconformances, validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and root-cause analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication of technical information.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and leadership for the manufacture of market leading healthcare products.
• Identify causes of product and manufacturing problems and implement solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve products and processes.
• Monitor product and process capabilities and develop plans for continuous improvement.
• Utilize GMP procedures, including validations, nonconforming product reports, corrective and preventative actions.
• Support daily manufacturing operations.

Skills

cGMP experience

Technical communication

Statistical analysis

Process troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ validations

Nonconforming material investigations

Root cause analysis

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining Solventum. Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges. While we continue updating the Solventum Careers Page and applicant materials, some documents may still reflect legacy branding. Please note that all listed roles are Solventum positions, and our Privacy Policy https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ applies to any personal information you submit. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description: Manufacturing Engineer 3M Health Care is now Solventum

As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients’ lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• Providing support and leadership for the manufacture of market leading healthcare products such as surgical prep items, stethoscopes, sterilizing and skin protectants, and specialty films.
• Identifying causes of product and manufacturing problems and implementing solutions.
• Leading cross-functional teams to improve products and processes.
• Monitoring product and process capabilities and developing plans for continuous improvement.
• Utilizing GMP procedures, including validations, nonconforming product reports, corrective and preventative actions, etc.
• Supporting daily manufacturing operations.

Your Skills and Expertise

• At a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Experience applying cGMP requirements and supporting nonconforming material investigations, corrective actions, validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ), root cause analysis, product transfers, project management, and/or risk management processes.
• Experience communicating technical information to stakeholders through verbal discussions, presentations, and written communications.
• Experience applying statistical data analysis techniques to support process improvements, investigations, and decision-making activities.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment within a regulated environment.
• Experience authoring or reviewing technical documentation, protocols, reports, procedures, or other technical records.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives, project teams, and/or cross-functional teams.

Work location: Onsite - Columbia, MO
Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

The expected compensation range for this position is $71,200 - $97,900, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

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. Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.