Engineering Consultant

Job Description

This manufacturing consulting firm is looking for a Mechanical or Industrial Engineer to join their team in a highly visible, client-facing role. You’ll travel weekly to manufacturing plants, integrate with 2–10 person consulting teams, and own a defined workstream aligned to your strengths. Projects follow a clear cadence with Discovery, Strategy, and Implementation. You’ll work closely with plant and operations leaders to improve output, reduce changeover times, and optimize production flow.

The strongest candidates are hands‑on engineers with plant leadership experience, Lean/SMED expertise, and a track record of being promoted in operations‑heavy environments.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

• Ability to obtain security clearance
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• 3–10 years of hands‑on manufacturing experience
• Deep shop‑floor experience (CNC machining, metals, castings, forgings, fabrication, sheet metal)
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and SMED application experience
• Proven ability to structure projects, own a workstream, and drive implementation
• Willingness to travel every single week
• Aerospace & Defense manufacturing experience (ships, submarines, military equipment)
• Exposure to finance/business decision‑making
• Automotive or Industrial manufacturing experience