Manufacturing Consultant (Industrial Engineering)

TL;DR

Manufacturing Consultant (Industrial Engineering): Designing and optimizing production and assembly systems for aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors with an accent on Lean Manufacturing and factory planning. Focus on analyzing manufacturing systems, creating value stream concepts, and implementing digitalization initiatives on the shop floor.

Location: München, Germany. Hybrid work available. Fluency in German and business English required. Willingness to travel is mandatory.

Company

hirify.global is an innovative service provider for digital transformation and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sopra Steria Group.

What you will do

• Apply Lean Manufacturing methods such as Value Stream Design and 5S in production environments.
• Analyze manufacturing systems to identify improvement potential across processes, layouts, capacities, and material flows.
• Develop production and assembly concepts, including line design and workstation concepts.
• Prepare, facilitate, and support workshops, planning sessions, and improvement events.
• Collaborate with management on strategies and ensure implementation on the shop floor.
• Contribute to digitalization initiatives including data-supported planning and digital factory tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Professional experience: 2 years for Junior level and 4–6 years for Senior level in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or technical consulting.
• Practical understanding of production and assembly systems, including layouts and material flows.
• Profound experience with Lean Manufacturing methods (e.g., VSM, 5S).
• Fluency in German and business-level proficiency in English.
• Willingness to travel.

Nice to have

• Deeper experience in factory or layout planning.
• Experience with simulation or digital factory tools.
• Exposure to ramp-up or industrialization projects.
• Experience with PLM tools.

Culture & Benefits

• End-to-end project exposure from strategic concept development to shop floor implementation.
• Clear development paths toward technical specialization or leadership roles.
• Modern working models with flexibility regarding travel and hybrid work.
• Employer-sponsored company pension scheme and group accident insurance.
• Professional development via a tailored training programme and the Fürstenberg Institute.
• Public transport allowance and Business Bike programme.