Consulting Engineer (90% Travel)

Required Skills & ExperienceAbility to obtain security clearanceB.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering3–6 years of hands-on manufacturing experienceDeep shop-floor experience (CNC machining, metals, castings, forgings, fabrication, sheet metal)Strong Lean Manufacturing and SMED application experienceProven ability to structure projects, own a workstream, and drive implementationWillingness to travel every single weekNice to Have Skills & ExperienceAerospace & Defense manufacturing experience (ships, submarines, military equipment)Exposure to finance/business decision-makingAutomotive or Industrial manufacturing experienceJob DescriptionThis manufacturing consulting firm is looking for a Mechanical or Industrial Engineer to join their team in a highly visible, client-facing role. You’ll travel weekly to manufacturing plants, integrate with 2–10 person consulting teams, and own a defined workstream aligned to your strengths. Projects follow a clear cadence with Discovery, Strategy, and Implementation. You’ll work closely with plant and operations leaders to improve output, reduce changeover times, and optimize production flow. The strongest candidates are hands-on engineers with plant leadership experience, Lean/SMED expertise, and a track record of being promoted in operations-heavy environments.