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Role Overview 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 lead complex, multi-disciplinary programs, shape client strategy, and convert challenges into innovative, high-impact solutions. 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. Through transparent, empathetic communication, you build trust with clients and colleagues while confidently challenging assumptions to drive meaningful change.
Job Responsibility:
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
Act as a trusted senior advisor to client leadership, shaping strategy and defining solutions that elevate business and technical performance
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
Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements, reinforcing PA’s values and strengthening connections across the organization
Coach, mentor, and develop consultants and engineers, building a strong pipeline of technical and leadership talent
Advance capability development through knowledge sharing, process and quality standards, and thought leadership that strengthens PA’s reputation
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
Requirements:
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 15+ years of experience in product development and consulting
Proven leadership of expert, cross-industry teams, particularly in electromechanical systems and user-centered design
Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 strongly preferred
Strong grounding in first-principles engineering, including areas such as mechatronics, structures, dynamics, thermal and fluid systems, controls, acoustics, precision mechanisms, or DFM
Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and engineering analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, FEA)
Extensive client-facing experience and strong communication skills
Portfolio or selected examples demonstrating impact and approach
Nice to have:
Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001
Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and engineering analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, FEA)