Manufacturing Value Engineer — AI-Driven Process Automation

Celonis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celonis is seeking a Senior Value Engineer - Manufacturing to solve critical operational problems for strategic accounts in CPG, pharma, and process manufacturing. You will blend hands-on SQL, Python, and Prompt Engineering with high-level strategy to redesign processes and drive ROI at scale.

You will lead POV projects, architect data models, and deliver executive-ready readouts, partnering with IT/OT ecosystems and AI/PI platforms.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in technical pre-sales, value engineering, or solution consulting within Manufacturing.
• Deep manufacturing domain knowledge across core operational processes.
• Proven proficiency in SQL, Python, and Prompt Engineering with ability to inspect code and validate logic.
• Hands-on automation background translating requirements into scalable solutions.
• Experience leading workshops and presenting to executives.

Responsibilities

• Drive pre-sales and land motions, speaking to plant managers and supply chain leadership.
• Architect and prototype automated solutions using orchestration and AI agents.
• Steer data modeling and validate code for robustness and performance.
• Lead end-to-end POV projects and coordinate multi-stakeholder delivery.
• Deliver compelling executive-ready ROI presentations to C-suite.

Skills

SQL

Python

Prompt Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial/Operations Engineering, STEM, or equivalent experience

Job description

Celonis is seeking a Senior Value Engineer - Manufacturing to solve critical operational problems for strategic accounts in CPG, pharma, and process manufacturing. You will blend hands-on SQL, Python, and Prompt Engineering with high-level strategy to redesign processes and drive ROI at scale.

You will lead POV projects, architect data models, and deliver executive-ready readouts, partnering with IT/OT ecosystems and AI/PI platforms.