Project Manager

Freudenberg Group

Project Manager leading development and project management for manufacturing cost modeling in medical devices. Championing continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeMinnetonka • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of accurate manufacturing cost models, make-vs-buy decisions, work-center costs, and support quote generation and pricing strategy
Establish, track, and report key performance metrics for development, project progression, and launch
Gather and translate user, customer, clinician, and/or market needs and inputs into clear product and business requirements
Maintain project documentation in line with internal procedures and notified-body expectations
Prepare reports and project summaries to communicate the status of projects on a regular basis
Provide technical and project-management leadership, set priorities, allocate tasks, mentor team members
Manage a few discrete projects with teams, operating within a defined PDP process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's/University degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related science/technical field
3+ years’ experience in Medical Device or related industry
2+ years’ experience in leading teams in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Understanding of scientific principles and manufacturing processes used in medical device production
Demonstrated experience with formal problem-solving methodologies, critical thinking, and deductive skills
Understanding of ISO standards, particularly ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 14971, and 45001
Knowledge of GMP principles and their application in medical device manufacturing
Demonstrated experience using Lean/Six Sigma tools as necessary for new and continuous improvement projects
Demonstrated experience providing leadership and managing multiple projects of low to medium complexity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

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Hard Skills & Tools

manufacturing cost modelsmake-vs-buy decisionskey performance metricsproject documentationtechnical leadershipproject managementproblem-solving methodologiesLean toolsSix Sigma toolsGMP principles

Soft Skills

critical thinkingdeductive skillsmentoringteam leadershipcommunication

Certifications

ISO 13485ISO 14001ISO 14971ISO 45001