Accenture

Industry X – Industrial and Automotive Manufacturing Consulting Consultant

Accenture$66K — $205K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in manufacturing engineering and material flow in automotive and industrial settings.
  • Demonstrated exposure to material flow within manufacturing plants, with knowledge of designing material delivery routes and IT/OT integration.
  • Solid understanding of automation technologies, including automated mobile robots (AMRs) and their deployment considerations.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; industrial or engineering degree preferred.
  • Familiarity with ERP modules and plant control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI).

Responsibilities

  • Support large-scale manufacturing transformation projects, focusing on engineering initiatives for existing and new plants.
  • Implement digital technologies and automation solutions in manufacturing and supply chain operations.
  • Manage projects, adapting to evolving client needs and ensuring successful delivery.
  • Lead and coach diverse global teams while utilizing digital tools for improved effectiveness.
  • Establish strong client relationships through effective communication and problem-solving.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create integrated solutions across manufacturing and supply chain.
  • Contribute to thought leadership and client development materials on manufacturing transformation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Bonus opportunities for performance alignment.
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description

THE PRACTICE: 

This role will align to Industry X’s Manufacturing & Operations practice. 

 

Manufacturing & Operations professionals help our clients achieve their ambitions for digital transformation within their core manufacturing and operations throughout the full lifecycle of their assets. With domain expertise across consulting and technology they unlock new sources of opex and capex efficiency and effectiveness. 

 

Manufacturing Consultants  define and design the future state of Manufacturing companies (within the 4 walls optimization). This includes organizational, operational, and technical models to enable modernization of core operations across the breadth and depth of EHS, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Operational/ Manufacturing Excellence functions. 

 

Professionals digitize plants, sites and centers by bringing cross-facility operations at scale. Our next generation production and manufacturing methods leverage AI, IoT, automation, wearables, and predictive analytics to enable multi-site plant optimization; to increase production reliability, product quality, worker safety and sustainable operations with a more productive digital workforce. 

 

THE WORK: 

  • Support delivery of Industrial and Automotive reinvention, with a focus on realizing complex large scale manufacturing engineering initiatives. This includes transformation of large brownfield plants, design of greenfield plants and preparing for new product launches.     

  • Apply a strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain value levers specific to the industrial and automotive environments. This includes the implementation of new digital, AI and physical automation technologies.   

  • The automation and transformation of material flow inside industrial and automotive plants is of specific importance for this role.  

  • Manage projects orworkstreamsendtoend, including scope, planning, risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes, while adapting to evolving client priorities.

  • Build and apply industry, functional, and technical knowledge to support client conversations, solution development, and delivery of innovativemanufacturingledways of working.

  • Lead and coordinate diverse, global Accenture teams, providingdaytodaydirection, coaching, and quality oversight, while leveragingAI and digital tools to improve delivery effectiveness.

  • Establish andmaintainstrong client relationships at the manager, director, and senior director levels through clear communication, structured problem solving, and delivery credibility.

  • Collaborateacross AccentureSupply Chain & Engineering team to deliver integrated,endtoendsolutions spanning manufacturing operations, platforms, and supplychain.

  • Contribute to manufacturingfocusedthought leadership, includingclientreadymaterials, points of view, and case examples related to manufacturing transformation, lifecycle integration, and product launch readiness.

  • Develop andmaintainawareness of the Industrial and Automotiveecosystem, including key platforms, vendors, and emerging capabilities relevant to operations and execution.

  • Support the evolution of Accenture’s Manufacturing reinvention offerings, with opportunities to grow into broader capability, account, or portfolio leadership roles over time.

  • The work could include any of the following processes:

  • Accenture’s point of view amongst clients and other key stakeholders

  • Business process reengineering 

  • Lean six sigma transformation 

  • Manufacturing & Ops Excellence 

  • Asset reliability & performance management 

  • Process reliability 

  • TPM & TQM 

  • Production planning and scheduling 

  • Quality management 

  • Production operations 

  • Inventory & Material handling 

  • Workflow automation 

  • Reporting & Dashboarding 

  • Advance Automation 

  • Process Design & Simulation 

Travel may berequiredfor this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business needand client requirements.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • Minimum of3years experience as part of a team focused on manufacturing engineering and material flow in automotive and industrial manufacturing

  • Demonstrated exposure to material flow and manufacturing engineering in automotive/industrial manufacturing plants. Experience with some of the workstreamsinvolvedfor example: designing material deliveryroutes, performing 2D/3D simulations, IT/OT integration considerations, PFEP, business case considerations when deploying automated mobile robots (AMRs). Understanding of key vendors, risks, technologies in this space is of critical importance.     

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE: 

  • Experience with shop floor change management, performance improvement, business case and value management  

  • Understanding of related ERP modules  

  • Understanding of Plant Control Systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, etc.) 

  • Experience with simulation in factory environments  

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 4 years' work experience). Industrial or engineering degree is preferred 


Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 07/06/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture


Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $70,350 to $205,800
Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600
Colorado $63,800 to $177,800
District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300
Illinois $59,100 to $177,800
Maryland $63,800 to $177,800
Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300
Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800
New York $66,300 to $205,800
New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800
Washington $80,200 to $189,300

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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