Manufacturing Cost Estimator

Manufacturing Cost Estimator, (Medical Devices, laser, CNC, extrusion)

Compensation: $130,000-$150,000 base

Location: 5 days onsite in Berlin, CT

Responsibilities:

• Manage and drive all phases of Cost Estimating for all facilities.
• Manage due dates, required actions, and prioritization of quote estimates in collaboration with Sales & Business Development.
• Manage and drive weekly Quote Prioritization meetings with internal stakeholders.
• Complete asks related to all RFQs:
• Use and update the Quote Dashboard (Smartsheet), as needed.
• Work with Inside Sales & Business Development to understand customers’ requirements, expectations, timing, etc.
• Analyze customer blueprints/drawings/CAD and other technical documentation.
• Determine what is required for materials, purchased components, outside services, and internal manufacturing process steps.
• Work directly with outside suppliers and vendors and initiate RFQs for all required raw materials, purchased components, outside services, etc.
• Determine what is required for internal manufacturing process steps and outline a detailed process flow/routing and requirements for manufacturing the part.
• Work directly with all internal key technical stakeholders to confirm or obtain all required process information, cycle times, setup times, perishable tooling, production tooling, NRE charges, and new capital equipment requirements.
• Work with Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain to determine existing equipment capacity and any new CapEx requirements to support new opportunities.
• Understand the customer’s project timeline and determine the required production lead times in collaboration with Sales and Manufacturing Operations.
• Analyze and quote all PPAP/Qualification/Validation activities required for a specific part/project.
• Analyze and quote any required Production Tooling/Fixtures/Equipment/NRE for a specific part/project.
• Effectively communicate with different departments (Sales, R&D, NPI, Toolroom, Finance/Accounting, Operations/Supply Chain, on existing or new quote opportunities.
• Drive improvements to the cost estimating procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy and reduce discrepancies between quoting & costing models.

Skills:

• Excellent Technical Writing and Presentation skills
• Proficient with Blueprint reading and GD&T
• Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Good understanding of Medical Device Contract Manufacturing and
• Qualification/Validation Procedures:

o PPAP/IQ/OQ/PQ

o PFMEA, GR&R, MSA, Test Method Validations

o Control Plans, Process Routings

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, operations, and cost estimating.
• Ability to understand and complete cost estimates for different manufacturing operations including Laser Processing (Cutting/Welding/Marking), CNC Machining, Swiss Turning, WireEDM, Design, Tool & Die, Metal Stamping & Forming, Grinding, Plastic Molding, Automation & Assembly, Part Finishing, etc.
• Experience in Medical Component and Sub-Assembly Manufacturing and Medical PPAP

procedures is highly preferred.

• Excellent organizational and task management skills to be able to manage a high volume of RFQ activities.