(Senior) Manufacturing Consultant (mwd)

Why this role is right for you

You already have solid experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering and want to take 
the next step: more responsibility broader project exposure and the opportunity to shape real 
production systems.

In our Manufacturing Services team you will work on hands-on factory and production projects 
combining Lean methods factory planning and digital approaches. You will contribute your 
experience deepen your expertise and progressively take on more responsibility within 
customer projects.

This role is ideal for engineers who want to lead and deliver technical projects in a dynamic 
environment while remaining close to real industrial implementation.

What you will do

You will work closely with experienced colleagues and customers on production and 
assembly challenges such as:

Apply Lean Manufacturing methods (e.g. Value Stream Design 5S standardized 
processes) in production environments

Analyze manufacturing systems to identify improvement potential across processes 
layouts capacities and material flows

Create and evaluate layout and value stream concepts supported by data analysis and 
simulations where appropriate

Develop production and assembly concepts (line design workstation concepts material 
supply)

Prepare facilitate and support workshops planning sessions and improvement events

Collaborate with management on strategies and ensure implementation on the shop 
floor

Contribute to digitalization initiatives in manufacturing (e.g. data-supported planning 
digital factory tools)

Take responsibility in factory planning and production projects (brownfield & greenfield)

Support industrialization and ramp-up phases including stabilization and continuous 
improvement

Responsibilities and scope will grow naturally based on experience and project context
supported by senior colleagues and project leads.

Qualifications :

What you bring

Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering 
Aerospace Engineering or a comparable discipline

Junior: 2 years and Senior: 46 years of professional experience in manufacturing 
industrial engineering Lean manufacturing factory planning or technical consulting

Practical understanding of production and assembly systems including layouts 
capacities and material flows

Profound experience with Lean Manufacturing methods (e.g. Value Stream Mapping 
Value Stream Analysis 5S)

Experience with digital tools for production or factory planning

Structured analytical and solution-oriented working style

Strong communication skills to collaborate with shop-floor teams engineers and 
management stakeholders

Customer-oriented mindset and enjoyment of working in project-based international 
teams

Fluency in German and business-level proficiency in English

Willingness to travel

Nice to have (but not required)

Deeper experience in factory or layout planning

Experience with simulation or digital factory tools

Exposure to ramp-up or industrialization projects

Experience with PLM tools

Additional Information :

What we offer

End-to-end project exposure: from strategic concept development to shop floor 
implementation

Real responsibility combined with support mentoring and technical exchange

A clear path for further development toward: 

o increased project responsibility

o technical specialization (e.g. Lean factory planning industrialization)

o future project or work package leadership roles

Exposure to diverse factories production systems and industries

Strong focus on practical implementation (not only conceptual work)

Modern working models with flexibility regarding travel and hybrid work

Competitive compensation aligned with responsibility and experience

What benefits await you

We will of course be on hand to support you every step of the way as you embark on your career in the world of PLM addition to a tailored modular training programme you will also have the opportunity to apply your ever-expanding skills in challenging real-world assignments and take on project tasks with increasing autonomy.

Youll also find the following with us:

• An international team
• A positive atmosphere: company-wide (online) team events office parties at our locations
• Flat hierarchies team spirit open-door policy and a culture of diversity
• Ongoing professional development based on your personal development path
• Work-life balance remote working and flexible working hours
• Special allowances employer-sponsored company pension scheme group accident insurance covering private life as well
• A wide range of services in the areas of mental health programmes work-life support and a diverse range of training and coaching opportunities through our partnership with the Fürstenberg Institute
• Public transport allowance Business Bike programme and other benefits

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time