Associate- Digital Manufacturing

PwC; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate for Digital Manufacturing within the Operations Transformation team. The role focuses on product development and manufacturing processes, emphasizing MES, IoT, data analytics, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with clients to design, engineer, and implement manufacturing solutions, ensuring quality, traceability, and alignment with CSV/GxP standards while coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from Tier 1 colleges.
• MBA in Operations (Preferred).
• 2–4 years of relevant experience for Associate role.
• Experience with MES and digital manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support MES deployment and digital manufacturing projects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and manage end-to-end implementations.
• Ensure timely delivery and high-quality deliverables.
• Provide training and change management activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Change management

Regulatory compliance

IoT data analytics

Tulip platform

CSV/GxP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

MBA in Operations (Preferred)

Tools

Tulip MES

Apriso MES

SAP

Oracle

LIMS

Job description

Job Description

Associate / Senior Associate Digital Manufacturing

Industry: Management Consulting

Job Family: Physical Product Development and Manufacturing (PPDM)

Specialism: Operations

Management Level: Senior Associate

Travel Requirements: Travel to client locations may be required as per project requirements.

Job Summary

PwCs Operations Transformation Product Development & Manufacturing (PD&M) team partners with clients across diverse industries to address critical business challenges and drive transformation in how products are designed, engineered, and manufactured. The team delivers impact through strategic advisory and implementation services in the areas of Strategy & Operations, Digital Manufacturing, Digital Engineering, and Connected Products & Solutions (CP&S).

Position Requirements

Knowledge Preferred

• Manufacturing Processes Familiarity with shop floor operations, equipment, production process, batch recordkeeping, deviation management, and regulatory compliance.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Experience with industry leading MES tools like Tulip, Apriso etc
• Supply Chain Knowledge Understanding of basic supply chain concepts such as planning, logistics, warehousing, procurement, and transportation.
• Project Management Experience in planning and managing end-to-end implementations, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Change Management Experience in effectively communicating changes to end users and providing necessary training on new applications.
• Industrial IoT & Data Analytics Familiarity with IoT sensors, edge computing, and real-time manufacturing data analysis.
• ERP & Quality Management Systems Knowledge of enterprise tools like SAP, Oracle, LIMS, and other quality management solutions.

Skills Preferred

• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Work independently and coordinate validation activities across cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with leadership to deliver engagements, support project and client management, and produce high-quality deliverables.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with team members.
• Effective verbal and written communication across various scenarios and audiences.
• Capability to manage resistance to change and address user concerns.
• Understanding of industry regulations and ensuring compliance of Tulip deployments with standards like CSV and GxP.
• Experience with Tulip platform configuration, coding, and data integration is a plus.

Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelors Degree in a related field from Tier 1 colleges
• MBA in Operations (Preferred)

Past Experience

• Prior relevant work experience aligned with the required knowledge and skills
• Associate: 2-4 years of experience