Specialist Consultant – Manufacturing

Company Description

With a proud history dating back 140 years, the Bosch Group now employs over 413,000 people across 60 countries incorporating 150 nationalities. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to facilitate connected living and innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” To this day, Bosch remains privately owned, with 94% held by a charitable trust. Bosch is a rather special company. With its more than 470 locations worldwide, the Bosch Group has been carbon neutral overall (scopes 1 & 2 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard) since 2020. This is achieved with four levers: improving energy efficiency, generating energy from renewable sources, purchasing green electricity, and offsetting residual CO₂ emissions with carbon credits. Visit sustainability.bosch.com for further information on the Bosch Group’s sustainability strategy.

Our Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions (BAMS) department is a leader in the design and development of special purpose equipment and machinery. We combine a passion for solving complex engineering challenges with unmatched expertise in supporting the manufacture of a wide and diverse industry base with our purpose-built machines. We are passionate as we strive for success within our experienced and highly skilled team. Due to the nature of position, some local and interstate travel may be required.

Bosch is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applicants of all backgrounds.

Job Description

Are you passionate about transforming manufacturing businesses through innovation, operational excellence and digital transformation?

Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions (BAMS) is seeking an experienced Specialist Consultant – Manufacturing to join our growing Manufacturing Consulting team. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with leading Australian manufacturers, helping them solve complex business challenges through world-class manufacturing strategy, Lean transformation and Industry 4.0 solutions.

Working alongside Bosch's global network of manufacturing experts, you will deliver high-value consulting services that improve productivity, efficiency and long-term business performance across a diverse range of industries. BAMS specialises in advanced manufacturing consulting, robotics, automation and digital transformation solutions for customers throughout Australia and New Zealand.

About the Role

As a trusted manufacturing consultant, you will work directly with customers to understand their operational challenges and develop practical, commercially focused solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, developing and delivering manufacturing consulting projects for external clients.
• Partnering with customers to understand business challenges, manufacturing and operational objectives.
• Providing expert advice across manufacturing strategy, business case development, Lean Manufacturing, Bosch Production Systems, Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA), Value Stream Design (VSD), Lean Line Design (LLD), process optimisation, logistics concepts and Industry 4.0.
• Preparing proposals, technical reports and customer presentations.
• Facilitating workshops and training programs covering Lean Manufacturing, Bosch Production Systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Coordinating subject matter experts from Bosch Australia, Bosch global teams and external partners to deliver consulting outcomes.
• Building strong relationships with customers, industry partners and strategic stakeholders.
• Supporting the Business Development team to identify new consulting opportunities and grow the Manufacturing Consulting business.
• Developing consulting methodologies, templates, documentation and best-practice processes to support continued business growth.

Qualifications

You are an experienced manufacturing professional who combines technical expertise with commercial awareness and enjoys solving complex operational challenges.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience across manufacturing, production engineering or industrial operations.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes across manual, automated and advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience in manufacturing strategy, business planning and business case development.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA), Value Stream Design and production optimisation.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing or digital transformation initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, consulting and relationship management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver customer value.
• Outstanding presentation, facilitation and report writing skills.
• Coaching and leadership capabilities with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio).
• Plant Simulation and CAD experience will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. Through the diversity of our business and commitment to personal and career development, we can provide you with new and exciting opportunities so you can achieve your full potential!

We offer our employees:

• The ability to work flexibly
• Training and development programs to help you reach your full potential
• 14 weeks paid (or 28 weeks at half-pay) Parental Leave for primary carer (in addition to government paid parental leave)
• Superannuation on unpaid Parental Leave
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• A wide range of Health and Well-being programs
• Support and counselling services with work or personal matters through our Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 50 weeks Income Protection for permanent employees
• Diverse and exciting career opportunities, both local and international
• Discounts on Bosch products and as well as products from affiliated brands

Your application

We are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and diverse workforce in all its forms.  We value diversity in our organisation and in our recruitment activities and believe that every voice adds value. We actively pursue a recruiting strategy that works towards eliminating unconscious bias. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through the online application link.

Please note: You need to be an Australian citizen, or hold Australian work rights, to apply for this role.

Bosch does not accept any agency submissions unless approval has been given by a member of the Bosch HR Team. All agency submissions must be submitted directly to Bosch HR. Potential candidates submitted by an agency directly to any Bosch employee or manager without Bosch HR approval will not be considered by Bosch. Bosch will not be liable for a recruitment fee in these circumstances. Any agency terms and conditions must be signed by Bosch HR indicating acceptance.