Estimator / Quoter – Injection Molding, Tooling, Contract Manufacturing

Röchling Medical • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

At Röchling Medical, we're united by a shared purpose: improving lives through innovation in health. As a trusted partner to leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies around the world, we develop customized products and solutions that help advance patient care and save lives. Your role Job Summary: The Estimator / Quoter reports to the VP of North America Sales and Marketing and is responsible for supporting the North American business by developing accurate and competitive cost estimates and quotations for tooling, non-recurring engineering (NRE), fixtures, and molded part pricing. This role requires a strong technical foundation in plastics injection molding and tooling, along with the ability to assess the overall business and technical fit of potential programs. The Estimator / Quoter plays a critical role in supporting new business decisions by balancing technical feasibility, cost, risk, and profitability. This individual works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure estimates reflect true costs, realistic assumptions, and alignment with company capabilities and strategic objectives. At Röchling Medical, we're united by a shared purpose: improving lives through innovation in health. As a trusted partner to leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies around the world, we develop customized products and solutions that help advance patient care and save lives. With over 1,300 team members across six locations in Europe, North America, and Asia, we bring together a diverse range of expertise in plastics and metalworking to support critical applications in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and medical technology. What drives us? A deep passion for health – and a belief that meaningful work happens when everyone’s contribution matters. Joining our team means shaping the future of healthcare with purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to making a difference.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong technical background in plastics injection molding and tooling.
• Proven experience estimating or quoting tooling, NRE, and molded part pricing.
• Solid understanding of: Injection mold design and construction Manufacturing processes and cycle time drivers Plastics materials and their cost and processing implications
• Ability to estimate labor hours, material usage, and tooling complexity with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to maintain a clean, structured file system for all quoting activity.
• Ability to track, manage, and clearly communicate the status of multiple RFQs simultaneously.
• Ability to understand complex technical information and translate it into clear cost assumptions.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to balance speed and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Business-minded approach with an understanding of margin, risk, and long-term program value.
• Ability to manage multiple quotes and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in medical device, automotive, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles and their impact on cost.
• Experience working with ERP, CRM, quoting, or costing systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates and customer quotations for: Injection molding tooling (prototype, bridge, and production tools) Non-recurring engineering (NRE) activities Fixtures, gauges, and auxiliary equipment Piece-part pricing for molded components Contract manufacturing opportunities, including automation, secondary operations, and packaging equipment
• Estimate material costs, cycle times, machine rates, labor hours, and overhead assumptions.
• Prepare cost breakdowns that clearly communicate assumptions, risks, and cost drivers.
• Support the Key Account Managers (KAMs) with new product introduction (NPI) initiatives along with sustaining programs by providing revised or updated quotes as required.
• Evaluate RFQs and technical packages to determine: Technical feasibility Tooling complexity and risk Volume expectations and scalability Requirements for automation, secondary operations, and packaging processes Alignment with internal manufacturing capabilities, equipment, and capacity
• Identify potential technical challenges, cost risks, or opportunities for cost optimization early in the quoting process.
• Work closely with Engineering to: Review part designs, drawings, and specifications Define tooling concepts, manufacturing approaches, and assumptions Align estimated hours and technical scope Support obtaining External tooling solutions and ensure integration into applicable customer facing proposals
• Partner with Finance to: Validate costing models, margins, and pricing strategies Ensure consistency with standard costing and financial targets
• Interface with Operations, Tooling, and Supply Chain to obtain realistic inputs for labor, material, lead times, and external supplier costs.
• Maintain and improve estimating tools, templates, and cost models and use the data created for monthly/quarterly/annual metric/KPI reporting.
• Lead internal bi-weekly cross functional quote review meetings
• Capture lessons learned from completed programs to refine future estimates.
• Support commercial and engineering discussions with customers as needed to clarify scope, assumptions, or technical approaches.
• Stay current on industry trends, material pricing, tooling technologies, and injection molding best practices.

Benefits

• Health Management: Your health and well-being are important to us. Take advantage of our diverse health offerings, such as the health clinic.
• Training and Development: Our focus is on the continuous growth of our team members. We want to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential, which is why we offer tailored training programs for various roles. This helps you achieve peak performance and boosts your professional success!
• Food: Our sites offer vending machines with a variety of snacks and food options for you to enjoy - perfect for added flexibility during shift work, ensuring convenient access to refreshments at any time.
• Flexibility: Flexibility leads to efficiency – that’s what we believe. That's why mobile work is possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level