PERLab Associate

Kearney Italia, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 188,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings contributions

Medical insurance for employees and/or

Learning and development opportunities

Talent mobility

Externships program

Job summary

Kearney Italia, Inc. invites you to join the PERLab Associate, helping grow PERLab that fuses world-class product design with Kearney's operational excellence to transform product portfolios.

You will work with TEAMS Design to tear down products and unlock margins. The role integrates engineering, consulting and design, offering learning opportunities and a competitive compensation package including associate compensation ($188,000–$194,000) and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in chemical engineering, design of electronic hardware/devices, design of mechanical/industrial/automotive systems, packaging design/R&D.
• Academic extracurriculars such as FSAE, Baja SAE, Solar Car Challenge, National Robotics League, or similar.
• Master's degree (engineers preferred) or undergraduate degree with relevant work experience.
• Located near or willing to relocate to Chicago.
• MBA degree or non-MBA advanced degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of professional experience.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Ownership mindset

Engineering experience

R&D experience

Relocation willingness

Education

Master's degree (engineer preferred)

Undergraduate degree with relevant work experience

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

As an Associate at Kearney, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of our Product Excellence and Renewal Lab ( PERLab ) as we offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients.

The Product Excellence and Renewal Lab ( PERLab ) fuses world-class product design with Kearney's operational expertise to transform product portfolios. With a deep knowledge of consumer insights and design, PERLab improves profits, reduces complexity and costs, streamlines the supply chain, and helps companies achieve their sustainability goals. In partnership with TEAMS Design , renowned for its expertise in product design, user experience, and industrial design, PERLab tears down products, addresses pain points within the manufacturing and supply chain process, and unlocks new ways to improve margins and operational efficiencies in every stage of the product life cycle.

Make your mark as a PERLab Associate

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
• Leverage your technical background to solve consulting challenges?
• Work at the intersection of engineering, consulting, and design?
• Use your technical knowledge to create a business impact?
• Let your curiosity on “how things work” and passion for “solving tough problems” spark new solutions?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Join a company that prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
• Be the difference and make it happen?

Who you are

• Highly analytical problem solver
• Be curious about how things work (products, machines, technologies, etc.)
• Take ownership with identifying and developing novel capabilities that will help our clients design and build more efficient products
• Professional experience in one or multiple of the following areas: chemical engineering, design of electronic hardware / devices, design of mechanical / industrial / automotive systems, packaging design / science, R&D
• Academic extracurricular experience in one or multiple of the following: FSAE, Baja SAE, Solar Car Challenge, National Robotics League, or similar
• Hold a master's degree (engineers preferred) OR undergraduate degree with relevant work experience
• Be located near or willing to relocate to Chicago
• MBA degree or non-MBA advanced degree preferred
• 5-10 years of professional experience

What we can offer you

• Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family
• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals
• Associate compensation (post MBA) - $188,000 - $194,000

It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gym pass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:

Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission critical problems.

Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply.