Accenture

Supply Chain & Engineering - Functional Consultant

Accenture$63K — $177K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years in engineering improvement initiatives
  • 1 year in a consulting role at a comparable level
  • 1 year of experience with new technologies such as Digital Thread/Twin and AI
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • Experience with CAD and PLM systems is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Support clients in optimizing engineering transformations
  • Conduct zero base product cost management through value analysis
  • Develop product strategies including Product as a Service and sustainable products
  • Manage innovation and optimize product portfolios
  • Digitize engineering functions with advanced technologies
  • Lead small to medium-sized, diverse teams
  • Challenge traditional working methods to foster 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 skillful engineering practitioner and advisor. As a consultant, you will provide actionable insights to the world's 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 transformations optimizing organization structure, new product development process, R&D spend and product lifecycle management systems
  • Zero base product cost management through value analysis, value engineering and 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 Engineering function with new technologies like 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 - Return on R&D costs, Product Cost, Business case models
  • Should-cost modelling - Direct / COGS (incl. metals, plastics, electronics etc.)
  • Operating model architecture - 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%

Here's 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 to new technology (Digital Thread / Twin, Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, etc.)
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have minimum 6 years' work experience).


Bonus Points if you have:
  • Preferred Industry experience in Consumer Product Goods, High Tech, Industrial and SDV (Software-Defined Vehicle)
  • Tier 1 management consulting firm experience
  • An MBA or equivalent graduate degree
  • Previous engineering 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:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

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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