Released on = June 30, 2006, 7:03 am

Press Release Author = John Busa

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Manufacturing Process Cost Modeler Part of aPriori Growth

Press Release Body = The aPriori cost management platform uses innovative, patent
protected technologies, and is capable of using design information driven off of
MCAD geometry. Additionally the ability to model production facilities (including
machine capabilities, raw materials, and facility cost structure) and the specific
cost accounting methodologies, accurate predictive, allow "forward looking" real
time cost estimates.


The firm anticipates huge staff growth for the remainder of 2006. Manufacturing
Process Cost Modelers are central to the growth. Cost Modelers will be responsible
for the development and support of cost models for a constantly growing list of
manufacturing processes. Processes cover many areas of machining processes, welding,
assembly, plastic part fabrication, finishing, and casting. Comfortable with 3D CAD
systems, this individual must have a solid understanding of how design factors, such
as part geometry and tolerances, impact the cost of many manufacturing processes.
Coordinating closely with a wide variety of other experts, this individual will
master the use of the company's proprietary cost modeling language to develop cost
models that will estimate part and tooling costs starting with basic part 3D
geometry.

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BS or better in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
5-10 years industrial experience involved with the design and/or manufacturing of
mechanical parts.
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Expertise with a variety of manufacturing processes.
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Some experience pulling together process or product costs, at least using
spreadsheets.

. Experience with programming languages a plus, but not a requirement.

. Ability to assemble large varieties of information about a manufacturing process
together into a coherent mechanistic model, some of which may be new to the
individual.

. Ability to work under time pressure.
aPriori's Cost Management Software Platform enables manufacturers to better
understand product cost decisions early and throughout the product lifecycle.
aPriori's Cost Management Platform empowers manufacturers to lower cost-of-goods
sold (COGS), provides real-time visibility to "cost-critical" decision information,
and builds critical cost knowledge to go on the business "offensive." aPriori's
patent-protected cost management platform allows companies to assess, control, and
reduce cost of goods sold by whole percentages. The aPriori Platform truly enables
"Cost Knowledge Before it Matters."






Web Site = http://www.aPriori.com

Contact Details = Contact:
John Busa
aPriori
978-371-2006
jbusa@apriori.com