Senior Associate -Digital Engineering Product Lifecycle Management

Job Summary:

Our Client's Operations Consulting professionals help organizations reimagine how they operateenhancing productivity, improving efficiency, and driving growth. Within their Product Development & Manufacturing (PD&M) practice, you'll focus on transforming how

companies innovate, develop, and deliver products.

They leverage Digital Engineering (DE) to modernize and optimize the end-to-end product lifecycleenabling faster innovation, stronger cross-functional collaboration, and smarter,data-driven decisions. Our approach integrates advanced digital tools, agile methodologies,

and lean operational strategies to help clients bring high-quality products to market efficiently and competitively.

As a Senior Associate, you will play a critical role in delivering strategic insights and practical solutions across industries such as Industrial Manufacturing, Technology, Life Sciences, and Consumer Markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to assess and improve product development strategies,operating models, and innovation pipelines.
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead transformation initiatives across engineering,R&D, and manufacturing functions.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of digital engineering solutions including PLM, ALM, and PPM systems.
• Support the development and deployment of cloud-based engineering platforms and analytics tools.
• Apply lean product development principles and agile methodologies to reduce cycle times and accelerate time-to-market.
• Guide clients on building connected product ecosystems and scalable digital platforms.
• Interpret operational and engineering data to generate actionable insights and performance improvements.
• Work cross-functionally to support engineering decision-making, data management,and lifecycle integration.
• Help develop future-state digital engineering blueprints and strategic roadmaps.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and contribute to thought leadership within the PD&M space.

What Were Looking For:

• Ability to respond effectively to diverse client perspectives and priorities. Creative & structured problem-solving approach using industry-standard methodologies.
• Critical thinking skills to break down complex systems and processes.
• Awareness of how your role contributes to broader strategic objectives.
• Data interpretation skills to support decision-making and drive recommendations.
• Growth mindset with strong self-awareness and openness to feedback.
• Comfort with ambiguity and proactive engagement in unclear situations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred)
• Prior relevant work experience aligned with the required knowledge and skills
• Senior Associate: 4-7 years of experience
• Associate: 2-4 years of experience

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Industrial: Automotive, Aerospace, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Construction
• Technology: Hardware, Software, Semiconductor, Telecommunications
• Life Sciences: Pharma, Biopharma, Medical Devices, Diagnostics
• Consumer Markets: Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, Retail

Preferred Functional Experience:

• Digital Engineering Strategy & Roadmap Development
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Project Portfolio Management (PPM),Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Model-based System Engineering (MBSE)
• Engineering Cloud Solutions & Data Infrastructure
• Product Development Operations & Connected Platforms

Preferred Tool Experience:

• Discrete Industry: PTC Windchill, Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault Systemes
• Process Industry: SAP-PLM, Infor Optiva, Trace One Devex

Desired Attributes

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Financial modeling capabilities
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and document development
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Team-oriented and client-focused mindset