Knowledge Analyst - Product Development - Heavy Industries

You will be spending ~60-80% of your time working onsite as part of consulting teams helping solve complex client problems in product development domain. This work includes, but is not limited to: rationalizing product design based on competitive teardown analysis and customer insights, and help client teams design an optimized cost product. You will also work on new product development areas, reducing new product development time, rationalizing cost and quality attributes, carrying out surveys to understand improvement aspects of the organization to support an efficient and effective product development, therefore building a sustainable R&D organization for our clients. The remainder of time will be spent on developing cutting edge knowledge related to the Product Development (PD) domain and in delivering specialized remote services to clients.

You will focus on Product development & design primarily in the Industrial machinery/equipment space, bringing together your experience and expertise on topics such as product design optimization, with emphasis on design optimization, identifying cost reduction opportunities at a system/component level, developing zero base cost models, proposing modular solutions, among other similar opportunities. You will also be expected to work on the product value chain to deliver end to end solutions for our clients.

You will also support development and maintenance of various practice knowledge initiatives by way of building McKinsey's knowledge on product development related topics. This is a cross- geography, cross-industry role and would work well for those who truly envision themselves growing into subject matter experts within the product development domain. This role entails extensive travel within and outside India to bring distinctive impact to our clients across the globe.

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.