Manufacturing Growth Advisor — Lean, Quality & Tech

Purdue University; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Senior Industry Advisor to advance Indiana's manufacturing sector through the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). The role focuses on selling and delivering consulting services to manufacturers, driving measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and growth.

You will leverage a broad service capability including Lean, Quality and Technology Adoption, work independently, build strong industry partnerships, and align with local trade organizations.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of customer management experience.
• Experience with Quality, HR, Operations and Engineering groups.
• Business development experience with professional services or application selling.

Responsibilities

• Sell and deliver services to Indiana manufacturers with measurable impact.
• Create service/fee-based resolution projects aligned with industry needs.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local manufacturing trade organizations and economic partnerships.

Skills

Customer management

Quality

Operations

Engineering

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Business/Technology

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a Senior Industry Advisor to advance Indiana's manufacturing sector through the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). The role focuses on selling and delivering consulting services to manufacturers, driving measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and growth.

You will leverage a broad service capability including Lean, Quality and Technology Adoption, work independently, build strong industry partnerships, and align with local trade organizations.