Offshore Manufacturing Consultant, Philippines

Project Overview

• Simulare Medical (Toronto), a division of Smile Train , Inc. (New York) is the largest cleft organization in the world.
• Simulare Medical operates in the medical simulator production and distribution space, manufacturing simulated educational training tools for surgeons.
• We are expanding the manufacturing and production of silicone and plastic medical products to use as simulators for the training of simulated maxillofacial surgery.
• We are seeking a consultant or firm to identify a site for production and dissemination from the Philippines to domestic locations and other countries in the region.

Scope of Work

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify opportunities and challenges to produce Simulare Medical simulators and accessories in this country.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and consumer preferences.
• Ensure compliance with international manufacturing standards, including quality control, safety regulations, and potential product certifications.
• Develop strategies to meet or exceed our quality standards while optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Assess factors such as infrastructure, logistics, transportation networks, utility access, and proximity to suppliers and markets.
• Conduct a thorough cost analysis
• Evaluate various cost components, including labor costs, utilities, raw materials, taxes, tariffs, and overhead expenses.
• Determine the financial feasibility of manufacturing: Cost evaluation for the recommended volume and outline cost fluctuations in response to volume adjustments.
• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with offshore manufacturing
• Conduct a SWOT analysis that considers supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes, political instability, currency fluctuations, and environmental factors
• Outline summary of key quality risks and strategies to uphold predetermined quality standards for our products and implement preventative measures to mitigate potential issues
• Outline key risk management strategies and contingency plans to minimize disruptions and ensure business continuity
• Develop a strategic roadmap outlining key steps, timelines, and resource requirements for implementing manufacturing operations.
• Compensation: USD $7000: over 12-week
• 30% retainer paid upon completion of proposal and signed SOW
• 70% paid upon completion of work

Qualifications

• Written and verbal proficiency in both English and Tagalog
• Experience in consulting for handmade plastic and silicone product manufacturing, with certifications and positive project references.
• Strong project management and sleuthing/research skills
• In-depth knowledge of international and local manufacturing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success in similar manufacturing projects in the target market.
• Effective communication and cultural sensitivity for optimizing supply chains and navigating regulatory environments.
• Problem-solving skills for assessing risks in offshore production.
• Knowledge of and ability to safeguard intellectual property according to local regulations.
• Specialized knowledge in offshore manufacturing for medical training tools, focusing on silicone and plastic products.
• Client references showing successful offshore expansion, particularly in:
• Simulation products
• Injection molding with Platinum-cure silicone
• 3D printing plastics (PLA)
• Geographical Knowledge
• Required familiarity with the business environment and regulations, particularly in relation to manufacturing and exports in Manila, Philippines