New Product Development Estimator II

PROMED MOLDED PRODUCTS INC•Plymouth, MN

11d

About The Position

As a ProMed employee, you will contribute to the manufacture of products that have a significant impact on people’s lives. Through honesty, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to be the very best as we hire the very best. ProMed was founded in 1989 addressing an industry need for cleanroom manufacturing of silicone components, specifically those having a medical application. We treat every component and finished device as though it will be used by a beloved family member or friend. We are dedicated to our customers and to our employees while helping to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. Working as one to help many. POSITION SUMMARY The NPD Estimator II works in a cross-functional environment to analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or processes to determine itemized lists of material and labor requirements for New Product Development and operations in the EPICOR system. This position operates under minimal guidance from management or senior staff. The NPD Estimator II ensures ProMed’s brand, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are properly implemented and observed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with a medical device-related background or equivalent
Minimum of five years of experience related to a manufacturing/process development environment.
Good communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to coordinate customer needs and production capabilities
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Experience with MS Office
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Clearly conveys ideas and receives information effectively

Nice To Haves

Knowledge/Training to ISO 13485 (current), Medical Devices QM System.
Knowledge/Training to ISO 14971 (current), Risk Management
Experience managing multi-discipline teams and a project is a plus.
Experience with hands-on technical work
Demonstrated interest in the medical device and pharmaceutical industry
Self-starter with a proven ability to successfully work with minimal supervision
Professional, courteous, and friendly personality
Working knowledge of English (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Confer with engineers, customers, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
Review material and labor requirements, to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
Demonstrated communication skills for making persuasive presentations to peers, subordinates, management, and customers.
Capable of identifying innovative technical solutions for Priming, Silicone Molding, and Bonding/Assembly of various substrates, in support of multiple engineering and manufacturing initiatives.
Strong knowledge and first-handed experience in the processing and assembly of Silicone and Plastic components consumed withing the medical device industry.
Identifies and implements a comprehensive education plan to continually advance technical skills and personal development as well as enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Participates in project planning.
Establishes and cultivates a network of support (laboratory, quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing) to facilitate completion of assignments.
The employee is expected to develop acceptable work habits, skills, knowledge, and contributions consistent with the Engineering I position level.
This job also requires performing other duties as assigned.