Accenture

Supply Chain & Engineering - Functional Consultant

Accenture$70K — $205K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years in engineering improvement initiatives
  • 1 year in consulting role at comparable level
  • Experience with new technologies (Digital Thread, AI, etc.)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 6 years work experience if holding an associate degree

Responsibilities

  • Support clients in engineering transformations
  • Manage zero-base product cost through value analysis
  • Develop innovative product strategies
  • Optimize product portfolio based on customer input
  • Digitize engineering functions with new technologies
  • Lead small to medium teams effectively
  • Drive constructive change to support client growth

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Paid holidays and time off
Full Job Description

You Are:

A skillfulengineering practitioner and advisor. As a consultant, you will provide actionable insights to the world27s top organizations, helping them address priority issues with strategies they can execute with speed and at scale, utilizing engineering experience in product development or product management, engineering function assessments, business case development and blueprinting improvement strategies including Digital Thread/ Digital Twin, engineering operating model design, advanced analytics and should-cost modeling.

The Work:

  • You will support our clients across a broad range of industries to address their issues related to:

  • Engineering transformationsoptimizingorganization structure, new product development process, R&D spend and product lifecycle management systems

  • Zero base product cost management through value analysis, valueengineeringand Design to Value assessments

  • Product Strategies including Product as a Service, Platform Ecosystems and Sustainable Products

  • Innovation Management and Product Portfolio Optimization balancing voice of customer and cost to serve

  • Digitizing Engineeringfunctionwithnew technologieslike Digital Thread / Twin, Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, etc.

  • You will spot, isolate, and solve engineering problems using your skills in:

  • Advanced analytics 6 Return on R&D costs, Product Cost, Business case models

  • Should-costmodelling 6 Direct / COGS (incl. metals, plastics, electronics etc.)

  • Operating model architecture 6 people, process technology

  • You will also, throughout your work, have opportunities to:

  • Lead small to medium sized teams (2-5), with diverse backgrounds skills and knowledge

  • Effectively manage and coach others, collaborating with internal and external parties

  • Support client sales origination and thought leadership development

  • Challenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growth

  • Drive a positive impact in the communities where we work and live

Travel Requirements:

Travel is required for this role and could vary up to 75%

Here27s What You Need:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience working on engineering improvement initiatives

  • 1 year of experience in internal or external consulting role at comparable level

  • 1 year of experience related tonew technology(Digital Thread / Twin, Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, etc.)

  • Bachelor27s Degree orequivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (Ifassociatedegree,musthaveminimum6 years27 work experience).

Bonus Points if you have:

  • Preferred Industry experience inConsumer Product Goods, High Tech, Industrial and SDV (Software-Defined Vehicle)

  • Tier 1 management consulting firm experience

  • An MBA or equivalent graduate degree

  • Previousengineering experience

  • Experience with CAD and PLM systems

  • Ability to support both client sales origination and project delivery

  • Ability to effectively manage and coach others

  • A collaborative mindset, are a team player

  • Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

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 10/23/2026. 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:

Role Location Annual Salary Range California $70,350 to $205,800 Colorado $63,800 to $177,800 Connecticut $63,800 to $177,800 District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300 Illinois $59,100 to $177,800 Maine $54,400 to $151,400 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 Ohio $59,100 to $164,600 Virginia $59,100 to $189,300 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.
Learn more about Accenture
Size
624,000 employees
Market Cap
$173.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
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