(Senior) Manufacturing Consultant (m/w/d)

About Us - CIMPA GmbH

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sopra Steria Group, which employs more than 56,000 people in over 30 countries, CIMPA is an innovative service provider for digital transformation and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). We offer one of the most comprehensive portfolios of high-quality PLM consulting and services on the market in the aerospace, automotive, transportation, defense, and energy sectors.

Across the entire value chain of these industries, CIMPA develops customer-specific PLM solutions: from strategy and the design of processes and methods to concept development and the implementation of tools, as well as user training and support. Our goal is to increase operational efficiency by improving processes and methods.

Why this role is right for you

You already have solid experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering and want to take
the next step: more responsibility, broader project exposure, and the opportunity to shape real
production systems.

In our Manufacturing Services team, you will work on hands-on factory and production projects,
combining Lean methods, factory planning, and digital approaches. You will contribute your
experience, deepen your expertise, and progressively take on more responsibility within
customer projects.

This role is ideal for engineers who want to lead and deliver technical projects in a dynamic
environment while remaining close to real industrial implementation.

What you will do

You will work closely with experienced colleagues and customers on production and
assembly challenges, such as:

Apply Lean Manufacturing methods (e.g. Value Stream Design, 5S, standardized
processes) in production environments

Analyze manufacturing systems to identify improvement potential across processes,
layouts, capacities, and material flows

Create and evaluate layout and value stream concepts, supported by data analysis and
simulations where appropriate

Develop production and assembly concepts (line design, workstation concepts, material
supply)

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 in manufacturing (e.g. data-supported planning,
digital factory tools)

Take responsibility in factory planning and production projects (brownfield & greenfield)

Support industrialization and ramp-up phases, including stabilization and continuous
improvement

Responsibilities and scope will grow naturally based on experience and project context -
supported by senior colleagues and project leads.

What you bring

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering,
Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable discipline

Junior: 2 years, and Senior: 4-6 years of professional experience in manufacturing,
industrial engineering, Lean manufacturing, factory planning, or technical consulting

Practical understanding of production and assembly systems, including layouts,
capacities, and material flows

Profound experience with Lean Manufacturing methods (e.g. Value Stream Mapping,
Value Stream Analysis, 5S)

Experience with digital tools for production or factory planning

Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style

Strong communication skills to collaborate with shop-floor teams, engineers, and
management stakeholders

Customer-oriented mindset and enjoyment of working in project-based, international
teams

Fluency in German and business-level proficiency in English

Willingness to travel

Nice to have (but not required)

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

What we offer

End-to-end project exposure: from strategic concept development to shop floor
implementation

Real responsibility combined with support, mentoring, and technical exchange

A clear path for further development toward:

o increased project responsibility

o technical specialization (e.g. Lean, factory planning, industrialization)

o future project or work package leadership roles

Exposure to diverse factories, production systems, and industries

Strong focus on practical implementation (not only conceptual work)

Modern working models with flexibility regarding travel and hybrid work

Competitive compensation aligned with responsibility and experience

What benefits await you

We will, of course, be on hand to support you every step of the way as you embark on your career in the world of PLM consulting. In addition to a tailored, modular training programme, you will also have the opportunity to apply your ever-expanding skills in challenging real-world assignments and take on project tasks with increasing autonomy.

You'll also find the following with us:

• An international team
• A positive atmosphere: company-wide (online) team events, office parties at our locations
• Flat hierarchies, team spirit, open-door policy, and a culture of diversity
• Ongoing professional development based on your personal development path
• Work-life balance - remote working and flexible working hours
• Special allowances, employer-sponsored company pension scheme, group accident insurance covering private life as well
• A wide range of services in the areas of mental health programmes, work-life support, and a diverse range of training and coaching opportunities through our partnership with the Furstenberg Institute
• Public transport allowance, Business Bike programme and other benefits