Managing Consultant – Manufacturing Systems Lead
Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, brings together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life‑saving robots, we think outside the box and provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities where no two days are the same.
Your Role
In this pivotal role, you will serve as a guiding mind to a critical Aerospace and Defence client in the north of England, providing strategic consultancy and implementation expertise across multiple manufacturing domains, with particular experience in Siemens toolsets and PLM solutions.
As a trusted advisor to both our team and client executives, you will leverage your comprehensive understanding of advanced manufacturing technologies to design, implement, and optimise integrated manufacturing systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in bridging the gap between engineering design and shop‑floor execution through digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Consultation – consult directly with client executives to develop manufacturing system strategies, conduct comprehensive shop‑floor gap analyses, and make evidence‑based recommendations.
* Solution Architecture – evaluate, recommend, and architect appropriate digital solutions, develop system architecture roadmaps that align with business objectives.
* CAD/CAM Excellence – advise on, architect, and implement sophisticated CAD/CAM solutions with a focus on NX toolsets.
* Process Planning Architecture – design and implement robust BOM and manufacturing process‑planning structures within PLM Teamcenter and SAP environments.
* Manufacturing Execution Systems – lead conceptualisation and implementation of MES delivering 3D model‑rich method information to the shop floor.
* Shop Floor Digital Infrastructure – assess, design, and implement IT/OT infrastructure and machine‑tool connectivity solutions for a fully integrated digital manufacturing environment.
Your Profile
* Demonstrable consultancy experience to help the client identify, articulate, and solve key strategic problems.
* Exceptional problem‑solving capabilities with the ability to provide innovative manufacturing solutions at an enterprise scale while managing technical risk.
* 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with system‑architect expertise in Model Based Manufacturing methodologies.
* Mastery of NX CAD/CAM software, including advanced functionality for complex manufacturing operations.
* Knowledge of PLM Teamcenter architecture for manufacturing process planning.
* Expertise in Computer Aided Process Planning and BOM management at an enterprise level.
* Understanding of MES architecture, implementation strategies, and integration methodologies.
* Proven ability to architect and implement shop‑floor IT/OT infrastructure and machine‑tool connectivity solutions.
* Deep understanding of Aerospace and Defence manufacturing requirements, compliance considerations, and security protocols.
* Executive‑level communication skills and ability to present complex technical recommendations to client leadership.
* Experience conducting manufacturing systems gap analysis, developing strategic improvement plans, and leading implementation initiatives.
* Track record in evaluating, selecting, and implementing manufacturing software solutions that deliver measurable business value.
What You Need To Know
This is a hybrid role, with travel expected between client and Capgemini sites as well as home working. Candidates must be Sole UK Nationals and either hold or be able to obtain MOD SC clearance. The position is 5 days a week on site in Barrow‑In‑Furness.
What You'll Love About Working Here
* Well‑being hub and different wellbeing initiatives
* Hybrid working up to 70%
* Possibility to work up to 45 days per year from abroad
* Open access to digital learning platforms
* Capgemini is a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). We offer an interview to candidates who declare a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria.
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their transition to a digital and sustainable world while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. With a strong 55‑year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, powered by AI, generative AI, cloud and data, deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
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