Offshore Manufacturing Consultant, Brazil

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 Brazil 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 $8000 over a 12-week period.

• 30% retainer paid upon completion of proposal and signed SOW

• 70% paid upon completion of work

Qualifications  

• Proficiency in both English and Portuguese

• 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 Sao Paulo, Brazil