Job Description
Specialty/Competency: Operations
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 60%
At PwC, our operations consulting team specializes in enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness. As a vital member of our product development and manufacturing sector, you will work directly with clients to analyze product development lifecycles, eliminate bottlenecks, and devise strategies to accelerate time to market while reducing costs and boosting quality. Your expertise will guide clients in implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimizing supply chain integration, and utilizing cutting-edge digital technologies.
You're focused on building meaningful client relationships while developing your ability to manage and inspire others. You embrace challenges and ambiguity, turning them into opportunities for personal growth. Accountability and delivering high-quality results are at the core of your work ethic.
Key skills and experiences needed to thrive in this role include:
• Actively respond to diverse perspectives, demonstrating sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others.
• Employ a variety of tools and methodologies to innovate and solve complex problems.
• Use critical thinking to deconstruct intricate concepts.
• Understand how your work aligns with broader project objectives and contributes to the overall strategy.
• Keep abreast of changing business contexts to make informed decisions.
• Utilize reflection for self-awareness to enhance your strengths and address areas for development.
• Interpret data effectively to provide valuable insights and recommendations.
• Adhere to professional and technical standards, along with the Firm's code of conduct.
You should possess the following qualifications:
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in managing and resolving various New Product Introduction (NPI) cycles for high-volume consumer electronics, including on-site issue resolution at manufacturing locations.
• Comprehensive understanding of the product development cycle, including timeline estimations, product execution, design decision impacts, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Ability to maintain composure during urgent requests and resolve complex issues efficiently.
• Proven ability to negotiate compromises between high-value designs, benefiting maximum results with minimal risks and schedule impacts.
• Deep knowledge in areas such as advanced surfacing, plastic injection-molding, castings, sheet metal design, additive manufacturing, battery integration, mechanisms, IP ratings, testing, tooling, audio equipment, sensors, and cameras.
• Expertise in using CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, CREO).
• Proficient in product design, material selection, tolerancing, failure analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Experience in developing functional specifications and test procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• Broad understanding of product execution across various disciplines including industrial design, electrical engineering, mechanical design, and firmware.
• High level of initiative, ownership, and self-motivation.
• Ability to present your work professionally, accept constructive feedback, learn from mistakes, and engage in difficult discussions.
• A dedicated team player motivated by the success of shipping products and overall team achievements.
The expected salary for this position ranges from $77,000 to $202,000. Actual compensation will vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Eligible hires will receive an annual discretionary bonus. PwC provides a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, holiday pay, and more.
PwC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise indicated.
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 60%
At PwC, our operations consulting team specializes in enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness. As a vital member of our product development and manufacturing sector, you will work directly with clients to analyze product development lifecycles, eliminate bottlenecks, and devise strategies to accelerate time to market while reducing costs and boosting quality. Your expertise will guide clients in implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimizing supply chain integration, and utilizing cutting-edge digital technologies.
You're focused on building meaningful client relationships while developing your ability to manage and inspire others. You embrace challenges and ambiguity, turning them into opportunities for personal growth. Accountability and delivering high-quality results are at the core of your work ethic.
Key skills and experiences needed to thrive in this role include:
• Actively respond to diverse perspectives, demonstrating sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others.
• Employ a variety of tools and methodologies to innovate and solve complex problems.
• Use critical thinking to deconstruct intricate concepts.
• Understand how your work aligns with broader project objectives and contributes to the overall strategy.
• Keep abreast of changing business contexts to make informed decisions.
• Utilize reflection for self-awareness to enhance your strengths and address areas for development.
• Interpret data effectively to provide valuable insights and recommendations.
• Adhere to professional and technical standards, along with the Firm's code of conduct.
You should possess the following qualifications:
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in managing and resolving various New Product Introduction (NPI) cycles for high-volume consumer electronics, including on-site issue resolution at manufacturing locations.
• Comprehensive understanding of the product development cycle, including timeline estimations, product execution, design decision impacts, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Ability to maintain composure during urgent requests and resolve complex issues efficiently.
• Proven ability to negotiate compromises between high-value designs, benefiting maximum results with minimal risks and schedule impacts.
• Deep knowledge in areas such as advanced surfacing, plastic injection-molding, castings, sheet metal design, additive manufacturing, battery integration, mechanisms, IP ratings, testing, tooling, audio equipment, sensors, and cameras.
• Expertise in using CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, CREO).
• Proficient in product design, material selection, tolerancing, failure analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Experience in developing functional specifications and test procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• Broad understanding of product execution across various disciplines including industrial design, electrical engineering, mechanical design, and firmware.
• High level of initiative, ownership, and self-motivation.
• Ability to present your work professionally, accept constructive feedback, learn from mistakes, and engage in difficult discussions.
• A dedicated team player motivated by the success of shipping products and overall team achievements.
The expected salary for this position ranges from $77,000 to $202,000. Actual compensation will vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Eligible hires will receive an annual discretionary bonus. PwC provides a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, holiday pay, and more.
PwC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise indicated.
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