Senior Consultant, Supply Chain Engineering

Miebach Business Consulting and Services•Fishers, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Miebach Consulting is seeking a Senior Consultant, Supply Chain Engineering to lead the design and delivery of innovative supply chain solutions across North America. This role is ideal for an experienced engineering professional who combines strong technical expertise with client-facing consulting capabilities and is passionate about helping organizations transform their distribution, manufacturing, and logistics operations. As a Senior Consultant, you will lead project workstreams, develop engineering solutions, mentor junior team members, and serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with clients and internal project teams to analyze operations, evaluate technologies, develop facility and process designs, and support the implementation of strategic supply chain initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work with leading organizations across industries such as consumer goods, life sciences, retail, fashion and apparel, manufacturing, and logistics while developing expertise in supply chain engineering, automation, and operational transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Operations Research, Logistics, or a related field
5-10 years of professional experience in supply chain engineering, consulting, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, automation, or related fields
Experience leading engineering analyses and delivering operational improvement recommendations
Experience managing client-facing project workstreams and interacting directly with stakeholders
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects in a fast-paced consulting environment
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and engineering analysis tools
Willingness to travel up to 40–60%

Nice To Haves

Experience within a consulting or professional services environment
Experience designing distribution centers, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, or logistics operations
Knowledge of warehouse automation and material handling technologies
Experience with simulation, facility design, or engineering modeling tools
Experience supporting WMS, WES, WCS, or systems implementation initiatives
Exposure to supply chain network design, transportation optimization, or inventory strategy projects
Experience supporting proposals, RFP responses, and business development efforts
Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, PE, or other relevant professional certifications

Responsibilities

Lead engineering workstreams for supply chain consulting and implementation projects from project initiation through final recommendation and implementation planning
Develop warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, and logistics facility concepts and layouts
Perform operational assessments, process analysis, capacity evaluations, and future-state design activities
Develop labor models, throughput calculations, storage strategies, slotting concepts, and material flow analyses
Evaluate automation technologies including ASRS, AMRs, conveyors, sortation systems, goods-to-person solutions, robotics, and warehouse execution technologies
Support facility design activities from concept development through implementation planning
Prepare engineering calculations, technical documentation, design recommendations, and executive-level presentations
Develop business cases and investment analyses to support operational and automation initiatives
Serve as the primary day-to-day client lead for assigned engineering workstreams
Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders across operational, managerial, and executive levels
Facilitate workshops, design reviews, project meetings, and stakeholder discussions
Translate operational challenges into practical and executable engineering solutions
Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to client leadership teams
Manage project scope, schedules, deliverables, and priorities for assigned workstreams
Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address client concerns
Support successful project delivery while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction
Analyze operational and financial data to identify opportunities for performance improvement
Support technology selection, vendor evaluations, solution comparisons, and procurement activities
Develop implementation roadmaps and operational readiness plans
Contribute to network optimization, facility planning, transportation, and distribution strategy initiatives
Support implementation activities including commissioning, testing, training, and go-live readiness
Develop recommendations that balance operational performance, financial objectives, and long-term scalability
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Consultants and Analysts
Review project deliverables and support quality assurance efforts across engineering engagements
Contribute to proposal development, client presentations, and business development initiatives
Identify follow-on opportunities within existing client relationships and support account growth activities
Contribute to thought leadership, internal knowledge sharing, and practice development initiatives