Adv. Process Engineer,Guangzhou,P&F

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Job Description:

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.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop new processes for NPI and SOS transfer projects, including process design, qualification/validation, ramp-up, and handover to operations.
• Lead CMP initiatives to improve process safety and efficiency; conduct risk assessments and implement engineering/administrative controls.
• Localize raw materials and establish dual sourcing strategies to maintain a stable and resilient supply chain; collaborate with suppliers for qualification.
• Lead Six Sigma and PPU projects to improve process capability (e.g., Cpk, yield, OEE) through DOE, SPC, and data-driven optimization.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to ensure stable operations.
• Participate in Lean and Kaizen activities; standardize work, optimize process flow, and eliminate waste.
• Manage subcontractor (Subcon) product and operations, aligning quality, delivery, and cost performance with internal standards and targets.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including specifications, SOPs, work instructions, control plans, PFMEA, and qualification reports.
• Provide technical and project management leadership to ensure the safe, timely, and economical execution of process projects, meeting applicable Solventum and regulatory standards and internal specifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Over 5 years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in process development, transfer, scale-up, and stabilization; proficiency with DOE and SPC.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative team spirit; capable of conducting technical exchanges in both Chinese and English.
• Proficient PC skills; familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt or equivalent; experience leading PPU/CAPEX projects.
• Experience in raw material localization, dual sourcing, and supplier qualification; familiarity with supplier quality management.
• Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, value stream mapping; experience with PFMEA, control plans, and APQP.
• Experience with process safety programs and risk assessment tools if applicable.
• Familiarity with MES/SPC systems and statistical analysis tools is a plus.

Location: Guangzhou

Onsite

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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