3-5 years in customer-facing roles related to factory planning or manufacturing consulting.
Experience with Industry 4.0, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Manufacturing preferred.
Strong communication skills for engaging with senior executives and stakeholders.
Solid understanding of ERP, MES, and sheet metal fabrication technologies.
Creative problem-solving skills with a structured, goal-oriented approach.
Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to sheet metal processing companies, guiding them from analysis to implementation.
Design and optimize factory layouts and material flow for efficient production.
Analyze manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities and develop actionable solutions.
Collaborate with TRUMPF experts on interdisciplinary projects focused on customer value.
Foster a motivating project environment through effective communication and change management support.
Contribute to the development of TRUMPF's consulting services and standards in factory planning.
Travel 60% of the time across North America.
Benefits
401(k) with generous company match.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan guidance.
Paid family and parental leave programs, plus reproductive health resources.
Paid time off from day one, plus 11 paid company holidays.
Company-paid life insurance at two times base salary, with disability coverage.
Gym membership subsidy, employee referral bonuses, and recognition awards.
Full Job Description
As the (Senior) Consultant Factory Planning, you will support sheet metal processing companies across North America in improving manufacturing efficiency, factory layouts, material flow, and shop floor management. From analysis and concept development through implementation, you will help customers develop practical, sustainable solutions that optimize production structures and deliver measurable results. Working closely with TRUMPF experts and customers, you will combine consulting, process optimization, and change management to drive continuous improvement and further develop TRUMPF's consulting services in the US market.
Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to sheet metal processing companies across North America, supporting them from initial analysis and concept development through implementation.
Design and optimize factory layouts, material flow concepts, machine capacity requirements, and storage systems to build efficient and sustainable production structures.
Analyze and model manufacturing and business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and develop practical solutions that can be implemented on the shop floor.
Work closely with TRUMPF experts from different disciplines on interdisciplinary projects, with a consistent focus on measurable impact and customer value.
Create a motivating project environment through strong communication, moderation, and empathy, while supporting customers through change management.
Contribute to the continued development of TRUMPF's consulting services and methods in the US market and help shape future standards in factory planning and shop floor management.
60% travel requirement
Experience & Education
3-5 years of professional experience in customer-facing roles, factory planning, production optimization, or manufacturing consulting; experience in Industry 4.0, Continuous Improvement, or Lean Manufacturing is highly desirable, ideally in an industrial or metalworking environment.
A structured and goal-oriented way of working, combined with a high level of initiative, creative problem-solving skills, and a strong customer focus.
A confident presence and excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with owners and senior executives on an equal footing.
A solid understanding of modern manufacturing technologies, including ERP, MES, and sheet metal fabrication, along with a strong interest in digitalization and process optimization.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills for workshops and customer meetings, including the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and convincingly.
Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
High willingness to travel within North America.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering and/or Business Administration
Pay & Benefits
Retirement: 401(k) with generous company match
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and 100% employer-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan guidance to support your continued learning
Family Support: Paid family and parental leave programs, plus comprehensive reproductive and family health resources
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off available from day one, plus 11 paid company holidays
Income Protection: Company-paid life insurance at two times base salary, along with short- and long-term disability coverage
Additional Programs: Gym membership subsidy, employee referral bonuses, recognition awards, and a scholarship program for employees' children
