PA Consulting

PA Consulting

Consulting Director - C&M - Mechanical Engineering

Concord, , United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 71 days ago
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About the role

  • As a Consulting Director, you are a senior consulting leader with deep mechanical engineering expertise, strong commercial acumen, and a proven record of business growth.
  • You champion technical excellence, foster inclusive and high-performing teams, and play a key role in setting strategic direction for both your craft and the broader business.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical and commercial delivery of PA's most complex programs by managing risk, quality standards, and multi-service teams to achieve strong client outcomes.
  • Drive business development by identifying opportunities, qualifying leads, and winning large, multi-capability engagements that grow PA's market presence.
  • Set strategic direction for mechanical engineering, in collaboration with capability leadership, and align capability development with commercial priorities and PA's growth objectives across all three PA Design, Engineering, and Science US Studios - San Francisco, Boston, and Concord.
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of advanced mechanical and electromechanical solutions-from early ideation through implementation-ensuring quality, safety, and commercial value.
  • Serve as Concord Studio place-lead, collaborating with PA leadership and other place-leads to build an engaging, inclusive local culture through events and initiatives.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop consultants and engineers, building a strong pipeline of technical and leadership talent.
  • Build and maintain senior external and internal relationships, positioning PA as a trusted advisor and enabling cross-functional collaboration.
  • Identify and manage commercial, operational, and reputational risks through clear decision-making and disciplined program delivery.
  • You'll influence business growth, lead exceptional teams, and help clients and colleagues progress further, faster-together.
  • Proven leadership of expert, cross-industry teams, particularly in electromechanical systems and user-centered design.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in mechanical engineering and product development, with a strong record delivering complex, multi-disciplinary consulting engagements.
  • Significant experience in commercial leadership, business development, and account management within consulting or adjacent environments.
  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 15+ years of experience in product development and consulting.
  • Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and engineering analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, FEA).

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