Senior Value Engineer – Manufacturing

NextGenEnergyJobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Chicago, IL, seeks a senior technical pre-sales consultant to drive land motions with manufacturing executives and deliver ROI through Celonis-based insights.

You will architect automated solutions, orchestrate data models with SQL/Python, and lead POVs with cross-functional teams, translating complex AI architectures into business value.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in technical pre-sales, value engineering, or solution consulting within the Manufacturing sector.
• Deep manufacturing domain knowledge across core operational processes (Supply Chain, Production Planning, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, or Asset Management).
• Proven proficiency in SQL, Python, and Prompt Engineering.
• Hands-on automation translating requirements into scalable solutions using orchestration or agentic frameworks.
• Track record of project ownership, including structuring workshops and delivering executive readouts.
• Strong executive presence and ability to articulate complex tech to business leaders.
• Bachelor's degree in CS / Industrial/Operations Eng / STEM or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with RAG, LLM orchestration, and guardrails for safe AI deployments.
• Experience integrating enterprise cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with IT/OT environments (SAP, MES, PLM, SCADA).

Responsibilities

• Drive pre-sales and land motions with plant managers and supply chain executives to prove value.
• Architect and prototype solutions using workflow orchestration, system write-backs, and AI agents.
• Apply SQL, Python, and Prompt Engineering to guide data model creation and solution designs.
• Lead POV projects, facilitate technical discovery workshops, and manage multi-stakeholder delivery.
• Deliver compelling presentations to executives, translating AI architectures into ROI and business impact.

Skills

SQL

Python

Prompt Engineering

Pre-Sales Experience

Value Engineering

Solution Consulting

Executive Readouts

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Industrial/Operations Engineering, STEM

Tools

RAG

LLM Orchestration

Safety Guardrails

AWS

Azure

GCP

SAP

MES

PLM

SCADA

Job description

The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Sales & Industry Credibility: Drive pre-sales and "land" motions. Speak the language of plant managers and supply chain executives to prove Celonis can solve mission-critical manufacturing challenges.
• Process Re-Design & Agentic Automation: Move beyond passive analytics. Proactively architect and prototype solutions using workflow orchestration, system write-backs, and AI agents to redesign operational processes.
• Technical Steering & Data Modeling: Apply hands-on SQL, Python, and Prompt Engineering skills to steer Apollo toward optimal data models and solution designs, reviewing and validating code for technical rigor.
• End-to-End Project Ownership: Lead complex Proof-of-Value (POV) projects. Facilitate technical discovery workshops, manage multi-stakeholder delivery, and align cross-functional client teams.
• Executive Value Articulation: Deliver compelling presentations to C-suite and VP-level stakeholders, translating technical AI/PI architectures into clear financial and operational ROI.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in technical pre-sales, value engineering, or solution consulting within the Manufacturing sector (Automotive, Aerospace, CPG, or Industrial Equipment).
• Deep manufacturing domain knowledge across core operational processes (Supply Chain, Production Planning, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, or Asset Management).
• Proven technical proficiency in SQL , Python , and Prompt Engineering with the ability to inspect code, validate logic, and guide data model creation.
• Hands-on automation background translating operational requirements into scalable solutions using orchestration, write-backs, or agentic frameworks.
• Track record of project ownership , including structuring workshops, navigating multi-stakeholder dynamics, and delivering executive readouts.
• Strong executive presence , with the ability to articulate complex technical solutions to non-technical business leaders.
• High-growth attitude: Exceptional adaptability, curiosity, and an eager willingness to learn evolving AI technologies and platform capabilities rapidly.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial/Operations Engineering, STEM, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), LLM orchestration, and safety evaluation/guardrails.
• Experience integrating enterprise cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with IT/OT environments (SAP, MES, PLM, SCADA).