
Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite - Columbia, MO)
Solventum · Missouri
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $85k–$117k
- Travel
- 5%
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Solventum (medical devices) in Missouri. Of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Base pay
- $85k–$117k
- Day to day
- about 5% travel · relocation help
- Openings
- 3 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Missouri: typical posted base $99k–$133k. This one lists $85k–$117k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 31 manufacturing engineer openings in Missouri, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 30 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- About 13% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $99k–$133k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 55%
- New product launch 45%
- ✓ Root cause 42%
- Tooling 35%
- Six Sigma 32%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Solventum
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- The posting says about 5% travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from SolventumAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- ◆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
To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following
qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and Two (2) years of combined experience in manufacturing and/or engineering in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional
that could help you succeed even further in this role include
- ◆Master’s Degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
- ◆Experience with cGMP, nonconforming material, corrective action, validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), root cause analysis, product transfer, project management and risk management.
- ◆Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation)
- ◆Skills include statistical data analysis, process and equipment troubleshooting, technical writing, excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
- ◆Proven track record of process improvement, project management, and leading 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
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.
Responsibilities
of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
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