Solventum is hiring a Design Quality Specialist for our Enterprise Packaging Design Team. In this role, you will ensure our packaging, labels, and instructional materials are designed for optimal print performance while meeting brand and regulatory standards. You will act as a subject matter expert in print quality and artwork readiness, partnering with designers and cross-functional stakeholders to elevate our packaging quality and consistency.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a print and design quality subject matter expert for enterprise-wide packaging initiatives, including cartons, labels, and instructional materials.
- Review, proof, and evaluate artwork files to ensure accuracy, consistency, and readiness for commercial printing, including graphics, color, coatings, substrates, and dielines.
- Provide technical guidance and consultation to design and artwork production partners on best practices related to printing methods, materials, and file setup.
- Partner with the Senior Manager to establish and reinforce quality standards, best practices, and scalable design approaches across the enterprise.
- Proactively identify and resolve graphic-related issues with internal teams and external suppliers, driving timely and effective solutions.
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Regulatory, R&D, Packaging Engineering, and Operations to support enterprise initiatives and project timelines.
- Contribute to the evolution of processes, systems, and tools that improve efficiency, reduce rework, and elevate packaging design quality.
- Demonstrate adaptability and sound judgment when prioritizing work across shifting business needs and enterprise priorities.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in graphics, printing, or a related field.
- Minimum of seven years of experience in a print, packaging, or artwork production environment.
- Strong working knowledge of multiple printing technologies including offset, flexographic, digital, screen, and emerging methods.
- Quality-driven mindset and exceptional attention to detail.
- Solid understanding of visual design systems, hierarchy, and brand application in packaging.
- Proven experience advocating for brand integrity and user experience in regulated environments.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to partner effectively with internal teams and suppliers and explain technical concepts clearly.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro).
- Microsoft 365 skills (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Nice to Have
- Previous experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotech industry.
- Knowledge of MDD, MDR, ISO 13485, and standards associated with medical device labeling.
- Familiarity with GxP guidelines related to medical device labeling.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Technical Stack
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro)
- Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Team & Environment
This role is part of the Enterprise Packaging Design Team, an enterprise-wide packaging design function. You will partner with the Senior Manager, Enterprise Packaging Design Team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Absences
- Retirement Benefits
- Compensation: $125,600 - $172,700 base pay plus variable incentive pay
Work Mode
This role is local-country, with locations in the USA.
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.
