Manufacturing - Digital Manufacturing, Senior Associate

Specialty/Competency: Operations

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

Travel Requirements: Up to 60%

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance. In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

Our Product Development & Manufacturing (PD&M) Team helps our clients leverage advanced strategies, operational approaches and technologies to innovate, develop and manufacture products and services in a manner that significantly increases operational efficiency and drives new levels of enterprise-wide growth in a connected world.

Basic Qualifications

Job Requirements and Preferences:

Minimum Degree Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience

3 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Degree Preferred:

Master Degree

Preferred Fields Of Study

Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Project Engineering & Management, Biomedical Science, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing/Analytics/Science

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrates thorough knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success in leading or facilitating project management or client consultations in the areas of product development and manufacturing, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, in one of the following core industry sectors including, but not limited to:

• Industrial: Automotive; Aerospace; Chemicals; Industrial Manufacturing; or, Construction;
• Technology: Hardware/Electronics; Systems; Software; Semiconductor; or, Telecommunications;
• Life Sciences: Pharma, Bio Pharma, & Specialty Pharma; Medical Device, Medical Technology & Diagnostics; Generics; or, Animal Health; and,
• Consumer Markets: Food & Beverage; Goods; or, Vertically Integrated Retail.
  
  

Functional Experience

Demonstrates thorough knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas:

• Digital Manufacturing Application (MES, CMMS, QMS) Configuration and/or Deployment;
• Digital Twin;
• Digital Manufacturing Strategy Development;
• Digital Manufacturing Blueprint & Design;
• Digital Manufacturing Control Systems Design & Deployment;
• Manufacturing Decision Support & Analytics;
• Machine Connectivity; and,
• Industrial IoT and Cloud Solutions.
  
  

Demonstrates Thorough Knowledge And Experience With And a Proven Record Of Success To Deliver Advisory Services In The Following Capability Areas

• Manufacturing Strategy & Operations;
• Operations Excellence;
• Maintenance & Reliability Management; and,
• Digital Automation.
  
  

Demonstrates thorough abilities to lead and manage a diverse team including:

• Demonstrates the ability to build, maintain, and utilize networks of client relationships;
• Possesses advanced problem solving and analysis skills;
• Possesses advanced spreadsheet, presentation and document development skills;
• Possesses detailed value case development skills;
• Possesses the ability to interpret financial statements;
• Possesses engaging interpersonal skills;
• Possesses a collaborative and ‘can-do’ mindset;
• Possesses financial modeling skills;
• Possesses the ability to influence and shape thinking of peer level and Director level client resources;
• Possesses Program/Project leadership skills - ability to lead complex multi-workstream projects;
• Effectively manages unstructured situations, anticipating client needs and developing solutions;
• Possesses the ability to develop/coach resources and guide careers of team members;
• Possesses client presentation skills; and,
• Possesses proposal & pricing development skills.
  
  

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The salary range for this position is: $84,000 - $202,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance