Automotive Manufacturing Consultant - Scon

Senior Consultant Automotive MLEU Consulting If you are like us you have big ideas. At Cognizant Consulting we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate technology products that create new value—by connecting people with things insights and experiences. Cognizant’s MLEU Consulting team has open opportunities for Senior Consultant designations in its Automotive consulting practice. We are a team of advisory consultants & product managers working for global Automotive clients to create significant business value. The team leverages their technology savviness functional expertise to lead and execute digital transformation initiatives. We are looking for a seasoned Manufacturing Consultant with a strong background in shop floor operations and handson experience with Manufacturing Operations Management (MoM) systems including MES CMMS and QMS. Experience in project and program management is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Subject Matter Expertise: Offer expert advice on manufacturing processes and shop floor activities Implement and enhance MoM systems such as MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and QMS (Quality Management Systems) Evaluate and refine manufacturing workflows to boost efficiency and productivity Work closely with crossfunctional teams to ensure smooth integration of MoM systems Lead and oversee projects/programs aimed at continuous improvement Train and guide shop floor staff on best practices and system utilization Create and maintain documentation related to manufacturing processes and systems Consulting engagements: Execute digital transformation engagements oExecute transformations in agile mode owning & maintaining backlog oDrive requirements prioritization oDrive technology UX & ML teams to achieve deliverables in each sprint oWork with partners to enable & achieve sprint deliverables Ensure successful delivery of advisory engagements Enhance & improve client engagement through Industry/functional expertise of Automotive domain Problem Solving and Solution Building: Develop deep insights into Client issues based on past subject matter expertise. Bring intellectual leadership to solve client challenges Develop recommendations and drive team effort towards advanced digital solutions in the Automotive domain Understand industry trends and provide thought leadership Leadership & Practice Development: Interact & work with senior client leaders enable digital transformations Generate pull through for IT services business from consulting engagements Leverage Cognizant capabilities & solution offerings for sales and execution Generate proactive proposals to address client issues Guide teams on proposal & presentation creation and positioning Lead practice operations in terms of revenue profitability and work towards achievement of goals Maintain profitability targets for the Consulting assignments Professional Qualifications and Skills 7 to 10 years of professional experience Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred Extensive experience in shop floor operations within a manufacturing setting. Proficiency with MoM systems (MES CMMS QMS). Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Exposure to Automotive Industry through core experience or through digital product delivery for automotive clients is preferred Experience in agile methodology Business analysis and requirements gathering Project/Program Management experience is a plus Location: Chennai