Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite - Columbia, MO)

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

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.

Manufacturing Engineer (Solventum)

3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. 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.

Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• Providing support and leadership for the manufacture of market leading biopharma processing filters
• Identifying, Initiating, recommending, and leading projects to improve product cost, service, quality, process safety, and health/environmental impact
• Performing and guiding technical and validation activities related to new product development and product line extensions.
• Leading problem‑solving events to determine root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Monitoring and improving manufacturing operations using Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology (design of experiments, statistical process control, lean management system, kaizens, DMAIC)
• Working closely with production and maintenance teams to perform troubleshooting and resolve equipment/downtime issues
• Leading and executing projects for new production lines and new products

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) AND two (2) years of combined experience in manufacturing and/or engineering in a private, public, government or military environment

• Experience in process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Demonstrated project leadership abilities on highly technical and complex projects
• Ability to lead and contribute across a multi‑disciplinary team
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma/Quality Improvement
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
• Microsoft Office proficient

Work Location & Travel

Work location: Onsite-Columbia, CO

Travel: May include up to 10% 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

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:

The expected compensation range for this position is $85,200 - $117,150, 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.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

A new healthcare company with a rich history. With more than 70 years of delivering healthcare innovations, we continue to move the industry forward by helping to solve our customers’ biggest challenges. 20,000+ employees worldwide. Solventum relies on the courage and the boundless insights of professionals worldwide to achieve exceptional results for our customers and those who rely on them. Healthcare that leads with heart and humility starts with listening and never finishes, only evolves. As long as healthcare challenges remain unsolved, we will be here, united by empathy and a relentless belief that countless lives are improved through our work. Operations in 38 countries. Driven by our dedication to improved outcomes for all we serve, we break through by making unprecedented connections that impact lives. In more than 300 offices and facilities around the world, we work closely with customers and partners to create positive healthcare outcomes that transcend borders. To realize our shared vision, we harness diverse talents and perspectives from every background to not only address our customers' most urgent priorities but anticipate the needs of the future