Engineering Consultant
insight globalChicago (IL)
About the role
Engineering ConsultantU.S. Citizenship; ability to obtain security clearance B.S. in Engineering, ideally Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial 3–5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience Strong Lean Manufacturing and SMED application experience Proven ability to structure projects, own a workstream, and drive implementation Willingness to travel every single week Aerospace & Defense manufacturing experience Automotive or Industrial manufacturing experience Exposure to finance & budgeting This Engineering consulting firm is looking for a savvy Engineer to join their team in a highly visible, client-facing role. You'll travel weekly to engineering plants, integrate with 2–10 person consulting teams, and own a defined workstream aligned to your strengths. Projects follow a clear cadence with Discovery, Strategy, and Implementation. You'll work closely with plant and operations leaders to improve output, reduce changeover times, and optimize production flow. The strongest candidate come from an engineering background with plant/operations leadership experience, Lean/SMED expertise, and an understanding of business process (ideally coming from MBA program).
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