(Associate) Consultant - Strategy & Operations

P3 Consultant Opportunity

The unique aspect of our business is the mindset of our employees: curious, adventurous, and innovative. P3 consultants take on early responsibilities with clients in management consulting, diverse technology topics, and scalable IT solutions. Make a project your project. Openness for new, innovative, and unconventional approaches; short decision paths; respectful cooperation; and fruitful synergies make us a diverse, unbeatable team and successful company - worldwide.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Are you passionate about solving complex challenges and driving innovation in the automotive and manufacturing industries? At P3, we empower consultants to make a real impact by working on diverse projects that shape the future of mobility and production. If you thrive in dynamic environments, love collaborating with industry leaders, and want to bring cutting-edge ideas to life, this is your opportunity to grow with us. Your involvement in the following tasks will vary from project to project, based on both project requirements and your professional strengths:

• Implement consulting projects across diverse areas such as project management, process optimization, logistics, digitalization, quality management, production, supplier management, connectivity, e-mobility, manufacturing, and supply chain management.
• Advise OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and partners in the automotive and adjacent industries.
• Leverage AI tools and data analytics to enhance decision-making, analyze and optimize processes, and identify improvement opportunities to drive efficiency and scalability.
• Develop innovative concepts and methodologies to solve complex challenges.
• Support clients throughout all project phases—from strategy development to hands-on implementation.
• Work on-site with customers in their production environments to ensure practical solutions.
• Build lasting relationships with customers and co-create solutions that deliver measurable impact.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• You have gained practical experience through internships, co-op programs, or entry-level roles within automotive, manufacturing, or consulting environments.
• You bring hands-on experience using AI-driven tools and data analytics for process optimization, decision-making, or business insights.
• You are self-motivated and driven with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well spoken with powerful presentation skills, especially when interacting with customers.
• You are characterized by a precise, independent, and structured way of working in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• You think 'outside of the box' to create solutions when none exist.
• With an agile mindset you are not afraid of diving into uncharted waters.
• Strong conflict resolution skills help you manage, mitigate, and resolve conflicts.
• Your English skills are solid, German and/or Spanish is a plus.
• You are comfortable with extensive travel (up to 100% of your working time), typically Monday through Friday, depending on client and project needs.
• You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.

GOOD TO KNOW

• We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.
• You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• We offer mentorship and onboarding programs and a flat hierarchy.
• You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.
• We offer national and international travel opportunities.
• You have career opportunities in a fast-growing company and work in small, efficient project teams.