Consultant – Industrial Engineering / Operation

P3 Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH; Greenville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO

10 paid company holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) matching

Mentorship & learning culture

Ownership of your work

Job summary

P3 Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH Greenville, SC seeks an experienced engineer to optimize existing manufacturing, assembly and logistics operations across the value chain. You will link production and development and support cross-functional teams.

You will drive continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma methods, analyze data to identify trends, report clearly to management, and mentor others. Travel up to 100% may be required; strong English is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 3–5 years of automotive industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of lean production and continuous improvement.
• Ability to create status reports,identify issues and develop solutions.
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong presentation skills.
• Structured, precise work approach in fast-paced environments.
• Out-of-the-box thinker with agile mindset; comfortable with uncharted waters.
• Strong conflict resolution and collaboration abilities.
• Solid English; German/Spanish a plus; willing to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Optimize existing manufacturing, assembly and logistics operations across the value chain.
• Serve as a link between production and development; support cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and data-driven optimization.
• Analyze processes using Lean Six Sigma tools and value stream mapping to boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collect and analyze data, identify trends, and extract actionable insights.
• Manage equipment installation with suppliers and provide documentation to management.
• Stay current on automotive EV tech, battery manufacturing, charging infrastructure, and sustainability practices.
• Identify bottlenecks, quality issues, and performance gaps; drive data-driven decisions.
• Communicate, present, and interface directly with clients.
• Plan and monitor program activities; set up new processes and workstreams.
• Grow across industries while pursuing your career path and interests.
• Support team members through coaching and internal initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Project management

Clear communication

Structured & independent work

Entrepreneurial mindset

Presentation skills

Conflict resolution

Agile mindset

Travel readiness

Education

Master of Engineering (Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Value stream mapping

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Engineering; Operations & Supply Chains

The unique aspect of our business is the mindset of our employees: curious, adventurous, and innovative. P3 consultants take on early responsibilities with clients in management consulting, diverse technology topics, and scalable IT solutions.

Make a project your project. Openness for new, innovative, and unconventional approaches; short decision paths; respectful cooperation; and fruitful synergies make us a diverse, unbeatable team and successful company - worldwide

• Optimization of existing manufacturing, assembly and logistics operations along the entire value chain.
• Link between production and development and support cross-functional industrial project teams.
• Drive a continuous improvement processes.
• Analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement, including Lean Six Sigma methodologies, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement techniques to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity (possibly in EV manufacturing).
• You will gather and analyze data, identify trends and patterns, and draw meaningful insights from complex datasets.
• Manage equipment installation with the supplier and provide documentation to management.
• Stay current in Automotive, Manufacturing, EV technology, battery manufacturing, charging infrastructure, and sustainability practices.
• Identify bottlenecks, quality issues, performance gaps, and data-driven decisions to improve processes to enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Communicate, present, and interface directly with clients.
• You will be responsible for strategizing, planning, directing, and monitoring program activities, managing different workstreams, and setting up new processes.
• Grow with us in various industries and help build business by following your desired career path and passion.
• Support our great team by taking on internal work and coaching others.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have a Master of Engineering degree: industrial, mechanical, electrical, or similar field.
• You have 3-5 years of experience in the automotive industry, knowledge in EV-sector a plus.
• Good knowledge in lean production principles, material flow optimization, and continuous improvement processes.
• You can create clear status reports, identify issues, create solutions, and navigate resolutions.
• Ypu are Self-motivated and driven with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well spoken with powerful presentation skills, especially when interacting with customers.
• You are characterized by a precise, independent, and structured way of working in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• You think 'out of the box' to create solutions when none exist.
• With an agile mindset you are not afraid of diving into uncharted waters.
• Strong conflict resolution skills help you manage, mitigate, and resolve conflicts.
• Your English skills are solid, German and/or Spanish is a plus.
• You are comfortable with extensive travel (up to 100% of your working time), typically Monday through Friday, depending on client and project needs.
• You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.

GOOD TO KNOW

• We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.
• You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.
• We invest in your growth with mentorship and a strong learning culture.
• You contribute directly to advancing innovation in the sectors we operate in.
• You'll take ownership of your work and see the direct results of your efforts.
• We foster an entrepreneurial spirit - take initiative, own your ideas, and drive real impact.

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