Industrial & Automotive Manufacturing Engineering Consultant

Accenture

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Work type
On-site
Location
Atlanta, GAMilwaukee, WIAkron, OHDallas, TXColumbus, OH
Salary
$70,350–$205,800 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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Similar $154k
This role $138k
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This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$173,412 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $138k versus about $154k for comparable roles.

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Accenture is a leading global professional services company specializing in IT, strategy, consulting, and operations, with a strong focus on digital transformation, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.

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TL;DR · Industrial & Automotive Manufacturing Engineering Consultant

The Industrial & Automotive Manufacturing Engineering Consultant joins the Manufacturing & Operations practice to support large-scale manufacturing engineering initiatives within the industrial and automotive sectors. This role involves managing end-to-end workstreams for brownfield plant transformations, greenfield designs, and new product launches. You will focus on automating material flow, implementing digital, AI, and physical automation technologies, and coordinating global teams to deliver integrated solutions across manufacturing operations and supply chains. Key responsibilities include business process reengineering, Lean Six Sigma transformation, asset reliability management, and production planning. Required expertise includes experience in material flow, 2D/3D simulations, IT/OT integration, and deploying automated mobile robots (AMRs). You will utilize tools such as PLC, SCADA, HMI, and ERP modules to solve complex manufacturing challenges while providing technical leadership and developing thought leadership for the industrial and automotive ecosystem.

What you'll do

  • Manage end-to-end project workstreams including scope, planning, risk management, and delivery outcomes for manufacturing engineering initiatives.
  • Design and implement digital, AI, and physical automation technologies to optimize material flow in industrial and automotive plants.
  • Lead and coordinate diverse global teams by providing daily direction, coaching, and quality oversight.
  • Build and maintain relationships with client leadership through structured problem solving and clear communication.
  • Develop manufacturing-focused thought leadership including client-ready materials and case studies for transformation projects.
  • Support the design of greenfield plants and the modernization of brownfield facilities to improve production reliability.
  • Integrate supply chain, manufacturing operations, and advanced technologies like IoT and predictive analytics into unified solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in manufacturing engineering and material flow within automotive and industrial sectors.
  • Demonstrated exposure to material flow and manufacturing engineering in automotive or industrial manufacturing plants.
  • Experience with designing material delivery routes, performing 2D/3D simulations, and IT/OT integration considerations.
  • Knowledge of PFEP and business case considerations for deploying automated mobile robots (AMRs).
  • Understanding of key vendors, risks, and technologies within the automation and manufacturing space.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 4 years of work experience.
  • An industrial or engineering degree is preferred.

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