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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:Mechanical Methods & Modeling Leader (Solventum)3M Health Care is now SolventumAt 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 RoleAs a Mechanical Methods & Modeling Leader within the Product Informatics & Modeling group in Solventum's Central R&D organization, 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:Work with business leaders, R&D leaders, scientists, and engineers to develop new mechanical bench test methods and in silico methods in line with business needsLead a team of mechanical & biomechanical engineers focused on method and model development and validation to support medical device product design and product change management programs, testing associated with medical device product claims, and fundamental understanding of how our medical device products functionCollaborate and communicate with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain Continuity leadership and teams to ensure business needs and timelines are metWork across a center of excellence team for digital technologies in R&D to ensure integration of new approaches into mechanical method & modeling workflowsLeverage strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and management skills to create momentum and deliver results in a timely manner by prioritizing personal workloads, as well as providing guidance, direction, and oversight to others.Your Skills and ExpertiseTo 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 mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science with mechanics focus or related discipline from an accredited institution (completed & verified prior to start)7 years experience in mechanical method or model development in the medical device industry or other regulated industry3 years experience in people leadership of engineering teams in the medical device industry or other regulated industry with a mechanical method or modeling development focusAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:MS or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution (verified prior to start) with a computational focus10 years of mechanical modeling & metho development experience in medical device industry or related industries.5 years experience people leadership of mechanical modeling or engineering teams in the medical device industryProject management experience leading the development of hard good, materials science, or device products within the medical device industryExcellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Demonstrated success in leading and growing teams in an innovative R&D culture.Scientific knowledge and experience in the development of test methods and models utilized in the development of medical devices under relevant regulations and standards applicable to medical device compliance, such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and ASME V&V 40Familiarity with broader digital technologies such as machine learning, application development, and lab automation and their use at the intersection with and in the development of mechanical method and model workflowsWork location:Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Maplewood, MN at least 3 days per week)Travel: May include up to 20% domestic and/or internationalRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-beingSolventum 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...Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity