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Consultant / Senior Consultant – Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing

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Southampton
5 months ago
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Consultant / Senior Consultant – Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing


Are you ready to help shape the future of manufacturing in the Aerospace & Defence sector? We’re hiringConsultants and Senior Consultantsto join the advisory division of a world-leading digital transformation consultancy.


This team combines deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge expertise in strategy, operations, and technology. You’ll work on major transformation programmes for some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile Defence and Aerospace organisations—delivering tangible results across efficiency, quality, and innovation.


What You’ll Do:

  • Design and deliver digital and operational transformation initiatives across manufacturing environments.
  • Support or lead client engagements focused on process improvement, digital enablement, and supply chain resilience.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, technologists, and strategic advisors.
  • Work on varied, high-impact projects that contribute to national infrastructure and capability.
  • Shape solutions that incorporate technologies like IoT, Digital Twins, PLM, SAP, and AI.


What We’re Looking For:

  • 2–8 years of consulting and/or industry experience in Aerospace, Defence, or complex manufacturing.
  • Exposure to change management, digital manufacturing, or operational excellence (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Eligibility for or existing SC/DV security clearance (sole British nationals only).


This is your chance to join a purpose-driven consultancy that blends creativity, technology, and strategy to help clients get the future they want.

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