Caerus Corp is a corporation based in Blaine, MN, that designs, manufactures, and commercializes an expansive portfolio of medical products for human and veterinary patients. Our mission is to provide life-enhancing alternatives to pharmaceutical pain management and surgical intervention. Our brands include OrthoCor Medical, Animal Ortho Care, Lil Back Bracer, Red Fox Innovations and New Options sports.

We are rapidly growing and are seeking a Product Development Associate to join our team. This position will work within the manufacturing department and plays a pivotal role in our success by working with external customers to lead new product development/quotation projects. We have a caring and performance-based culture and endless opportunities for growth and achievement. The Product Development Associate will collaborate with a team of manufacturing and engineering professionals to bring new products to life.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with customers, engineering, and manufacturing departments to prototype products and produce first articles.
• Utilize creativity and soft goods knowledge to develop manufacturing solutions that will result in efficient and repeatable processes.
• Analyze manufacturability utilizing industrial sewing machines and automated cutting equipment.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with internal and external customers to maintain development timelines and needs.
• Draft digital pattern files in applicable CAD programs. Optimize material usages and calculate yields.
• Create quotation packs to include materials, labor, and overhead calculations.
• Complete necessary documentation to transfer a new product to the manufacturing department including tech packs, bills of materials, and work instructions.
• Assist in production set-up and training for product build.
• Maintain and organize production first articles and ensure accuracy of revision levels

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 years of soft goods production design and/or engineering experience, or Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Basic textiles, manufacturing, and sewing knowledge preferred.
• Ability to draft 2D patterns in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Adobe Illustrator.
• Excellent communications skills, organized, dependable and detail oriented.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Additional Skills:

• Ability to use data to identify manufacturing efficiency opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving and improvement efforts.
• Ability to work across shifts and functions to coordinate activity and solve problems.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Bi-annual incentive program based on company and individual performance
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Basic Life, 401k and Employer Match, Paid time off.
• New Office Headquarters in Blaine, MN