Estimating Manager

Job Title: Estimating Manager

Location: Remote - with ability to travel as needed

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us: Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

Job Summary: The Estimating Manager will play a critical role in driving new business growth by owning the estimating process and assisting Estimating, Commercial, Operations and Engineering to establish accurate cost models. This role will use their knowledge of existing manufacturing capabilities, as well as their ability to investigate and evaluate new equipment, approaches, and critical partners to create proposals which provide a competitive advantage over competitors. This position requires a strong background in estimating, metals manufacturing, program management, and business development. Additionally, this role involves assisting in technical conversations with targeted customers and opportunities to build confidence in Vantedge’s ability to execute the quoted process.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop optimal and accurate costing, pricing, process, and financial analysis for new quotes opportunities

· This critical position will partner with and facilitate effective communication between site-estimating resources, Engineering, Operations, Automation, Commercial, and customers to perform the following:

1) Own large-scale multi-site quote opportunities.

2) Review and develop quotes for accuracy and strategic fit.

3) Identify, investigate, and propose solutions to product and process challenges ensuring a competitive and profitable process is quoted.

4) Evaluate new opportunities for site-fit, capability, risk, and profitability.

5) Provide insights and recommendations for areas of concern, DFM suggestions, appropriate margins, quote / no-quote decisions, and strategic fit.

6) Assist Commercial with opportunity fit analysis and identification of project / product pain points to ensure our quote approach is effective.

7) Partner with Commercial to provide technical support when delivering customer proposals to build confidence in the manufacturing process quoted.

8) Investigates new technologies and capabilities, with a focus on improving competitiveness in cost structure to increase value to customers and our business.

2. Manage process, active quotes, and resources assigned to drive completion by customer request date

· This is a leadership role which will work with teams to assess and continually improve our current quote process to execute timely and accurate quotes.

1) Set quote prioritization in alignment with Commercial and Operations.

2) Determine appropriate quote detail and accuracy required.

3) Create quote summaries, along with needed financial investment analysis, to enable efficient approvals.

4) Develop site-based estimating resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field, or demonstrates equivalent-on-the job/career experiences
• Proven experience in estimating and process development
• Strong technical background in the medical device manufacturing industry
• Experience in machining, stamping, CNC programming, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, and supporting processes strongly preferred (not all required)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of financials used for costing purposes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration
• New product introduction experience
• Experience in customer-facing interactions, particularly providing technical expertise

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position
• Home or office-based with travel as needed for site visits, customer meetings, and industry events

This position has a competitive Base plus Bonus compensation package plus Benefits:

• Medical – Dental – Vision – Life Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• 401k