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Associate / Senior Associate Product Development - Digital Engineering

Industry: Management Consulting

Job Family: Physical Product Development and Manufacturing (PPDM)

Specialism: Operations

Management Level: Senior Associate

Job Summary:

At PwC our Operations Consulting professionals help organizations reimagine how they operateenhancing productivity improving efficiency and driving growth. Within our Product Development & Manufacturing (PD&M) practice youll focus on transforming how companies innovate develop and deliver products.

We leverage Digital Engineering (DE) to modernize and optimize the end-to-end product lifecycleenabling faster innovation stronger cross-functional collaboration and smarter data-driven decisions. Our approach integrates advanced digital tools agile methodologies and lean operational strategies to help clients bring high-quality products to market efficiently and competitively.

As a Senior Associate you will play a critical role in delivering strategic insights and practical solutions across industries such as Industrial Manufacturing Technology Life Sciences and Consumer Markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to assess and improve product development strategies operating models and innovation pipelines.
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead transformation initiatives across engineering R&D and manufacturing functions.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of digital engineering solutions including PLM ALM and PPM systems.
• Support the development and deployment of cloud-based engineering platforms and analytics tools.
• Apply lean product development principles and agile methodologies to reduce cycle times and accelerate time-to-market.
• Guide clients on building connected product ecosystems and scalable digital platforms.
• Interpret operational and engineering data to generate actionable insights and performance improvements.
• Work cross-functionally to support engineering decision-making data management and lifecycle integration.
• Help develop future-state digital engineering blueprints and strategic roadmaps.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and contribute to thought leadership within the PD&M space.

What Were Looking For:

• Ability to respond effectively to diverse client perspectives and priorities.
• Creative & structured problem-solving approach using industry-standard methodologies.
• Critical thinking skills to break down complex systems and processes.
• Awareness of how your role contributes to broader strategic objectives.
• Data interpretation skills to support decision-making and drive recommendations.
• Growth mindset with strong self-awareness and openness to feedback.
• Comfort with ambiguity and proactive engagement in unclear situations.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred)
• Prior relevant work experience aligned with the required knowledge and skills
• Associate: 2-4 years of experience

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Industrial: Automotive Aerospace Chemicals Manufacturing Construction
• Technology: Hardware Software Semiconductor Telecommunications
• Life Sciences: Pharma Biopharma Medical Devices Diagnostics
• Consumer Markets: Food & Beverage Consumer Goods Retail

Preferred Functional Experience:

• Digital Engineering Strategy & Roadmap Development
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Model-based System Engineering (MBSE)
• Engineering Cloud Solutions & Data Infrastructure
• Product Development Operations & Connected Platforms

Desired Attributes:

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Financial modeling capabilities
• Proficiency with Excel PowerPoint and document development
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Team-oriented and client-focused mindset

Travel Requirements

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