Consulting Engineer (90% Travel)

Insight Global (United States); United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical/Industrial Engineer to join a manufacturing consulting team. You will travel weekly to client plants, collaborating with small consulting teams to own a defined workstream aligned to your strengths.

Projects follow a cadence of Discovery, Strategy, and Implementation, working closely with plant and operations leaders. The strongest candidates have hands-on plant leadership experience, Lean/SMED expertise, and a proven record of promotion in operations-heavy

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with hands-on manufacturing focus.
• 3–6 years of hands-on manufacturing experience in plant settings.
• Strong Lean manufacturing and SMED application experience.

Responsibilities

• Travel weekly to manufacturing plants for client engagements.
• Join 2–10 person consulting teams and own a defined workstream.
• Drive Discovery, Strategy and Implementation with plant leaders.
• Improve output, reduce changeover times and optimize flow.
• Demonstrate track record of promotions in operations-heavy environments.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Lean manufacturing

SMED expertise

Project ownership

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Job description

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

3-6 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

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Aerospace & Defense manufacturing experience (ships, submarines, military equipment)

Exposure to finance/business decision-making

Automotive or Industrial manufacturing experience

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.