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As an Associate at Kearney, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of our Product Excellence and Renewal Lab (PERLab) as we offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients.
As an Associate at Kearney, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of ourAs an Associate at Kearney, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of ourAssociate at Kearney,Product Excellence and Renewal LabProduct Excellence and Renewal LabProduct Excellence and Renewal Lab(PERLab) as we offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients.(PERLab) as we offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients.The Product Excellence and Renewal Lab (PERLab) fuses world-class product design with Kearney's operational expertise to transform product portfolios. With a deep knowledge of consumer insights and design, PERLab improves profits, reduces complexity and costs, streamlines the supply chain, and helps companies achieve their sustainability goals. In partnership with TEAMS Design, renowned for its expertise in product design, user experience, and industrial design, PERLab tears down products, addresses pain points within the manufacturing and supply chain process, and unlocks new ways to improve margins and operational efficiencies in every stage of the product life cycle.
TheTheProduct Excellence and Renewal LabProduct Excellence and Renewal LabProduct Excellence and Renewal Lab(PERLab) fuses world-class product design with Kearney's operational expertise to transform product portfolios. With a deep knowledge of consumer insights and design, PERLab improves profits, reduces complexity and costs, streamlines the supply chain, and helps companies achieve their sustainability goals. In partnership with(PERLab) fuses world-class product design with Kearney's operational expertiseto transformproduct portfolios. With a deep knowledge of consumer insights and design,PERLabimproves profits, reduces complexity and costs, streamlines the supply chain, and helps companies achieve their sustainability goals. In partnership withTEAMS DesignTEAMS DesignTEAMS Design, renowned for its expertise in product design, user experience, and industrial design, PERLab tears down products, addresses pain points within the manufacturing and supply chain process, and unlocks new ways to improve margins and operational efficiencies in every stage of the product life cycle., renowned for its expertise in product design, user experience, and industrial design,PERLabtears down products, addresses pain points within the manufacturing and supply chain process, and unlocks new ways to improve margins and operational efficiencies in every stage of the product life cycle.Make your mark as a PERLab Associate
Make your mark as a PERLab AssociateMake your mark as aMake your mark as aPERLabPERLabAssociateAssociateAre you ready to:
Are you ready to:Are you ready to:- Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to ourclients?- Leverage your technical background to solve consulting challenges?
Leverage your technical background to solve consulting challenges?
Leverage your technical background to solve consulting challenges?Leverage your technical background to solve consulting challenges?- Work at the intersection of engineering, consulting, and design?
Work at the intersection of engineering, consulting, and design?
Work at the intersection of engineering, consulting, and design?Work at the intersection of engineering, consulting, and design?- Use your technical knowledge to create a business impact?
Use your technical knowledge to create a business impact?
Use your technical knowledge to create a business impact?Use your technical knowledge to create a business impact?- Let your curiosity on “how things work” and passion for “solving tough problems” spark new solutions?
Let your curiosity on “how things work” and passion for “solving tough problems” spark new solutions?
Let your curiosity on “how things work” and passion for “solving tough problems” spark new solutions?Let your curiosity on “how things work” and passion for “solving tough problems” spark new solutions?- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?- Join a company that prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
Join a company that prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
Join a company that prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?Join a company that prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?- Be the difference and make it happen?
Be the difference and make it happen?
Be the difference and make it happen?Be the difference and make it happen?Who you are
Who you areWho you areWho you are- Highly analytical problem solver
Highly analytical problem solver
Highly analytical problem solverHighly analytical problem solver- Be curious about how things work (products, machines, technologies, etc.)
Be curious about how things work (products, machines, technologies, etc.)
Be curious about how things work (products, machines, technologies, etc.)Be curious about how things work (products, machines, technologies, etc.)- Take ownership with identifying and developing novel capabilities that will help our clients design and build more efficient products
Take ownership with identifying and developing novel capabilities that will help our clients design and build more efficient products
Take ownership with identifying and developing novel capabilities that will help our clients design and build more efficient productsTake ownership with identifying and developing novel capabilities that will help our clients design and build more efficient products- Professional experience in one or multiple of the following areas: chemical engineering, design of electronic hardware / devices, design of mechanical / industrial / automotive systems, packaging design / science, R&D
Professional experience in one or multiple of the following areas: chemical engineering, design of electronic hardware / devices, design of mechanical / industrial / automotive systems, packaging design / science, R&D
Professional experience in one or multiple of the following areas: chemical engineering, design of electronic hardware / devices, design of mechanical / industrial / automotive systems, packaging design / science, R&DProfessional experience in one or multiple of the following areas: chemical engineering, design of electronic hardware / devices, design of mechanical / industrial / automotive systems, packaging design / science, R&D- Academic extracurricular experience in one or multiple of the following: FSAE, Baja SAE, Solar Car Challenge, National Robotics League, or similar
Academic extracurricular experience in one or multiple of the following: FSAE, Baja SAE, Solar Car Challenge, National Robotics League, or similar
Academic extracurricular experience in one or multiple of the following: FSAE, Baja SAE, Solar Car Challenge, National Robotics League, or similarAcademic extracurricular experience in one or multiple of the following: FSAE, Baja SAE, Solar Car Challenge, National Robotics League, or similar- Hold a master's degree (engineers preferred) OR undergraduate degree with relevant work experience
Hold a master's degree (engineers preferred) OR undergraduate degree with relevant work experience
Hold a master's degree (engineers preferred) OR undergraduate degree with relevant work experienceHold a master's degree (engineers preferred) OR undergraduate degree with relevant work experience- Be located near or willing to relocate to Chicago
Be located near or willing to relocate to Chicago
Be located near or willing to relocate to ChicagoBe located near or willing to relocate to Chicago- Fluent in English
Fluent in English
Fluent in EnglishFluent in English- MBA degree or non-MBA advanced degree preferred
MBA degree or non-MBA advanced degree preferred
MBA degree or non-MBA advanced degree preferredMBA degree or non-MBA advanced degree preferred- 5-10 years of professional experience
5-10 years of professional experience
5-10 years of professional experience5-10 years of professional experienceWhat we can offer you
What we can offer youWhat we can offer youWhat we can offer youEvery day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:- Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
Generous retirement/pension savings contributionsGenerous retirement/pension savings contributions- Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family
Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family
Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate familyComprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family- Gym membership discounts
Gym membership discounts
Gym membership discountsGym membership discounts- Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunitiesStructured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities- Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals
Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals
Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goalsPersonalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals- Associate compensation (post MBA) - $188,000 - $194,000
Associate compensation (post MBA) - $188,000 - $194,000
Associate compensation (post MBA) - $188,000 - $194,000Associate compensation (post MBA) - $188,000 - $194,000It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gym pass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gym pass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.It is important to note that at Kearney, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. Kearney reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness. In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes paid time off, 401(k) match and profit sharing, medical, dental and vision coverage, healthcare concierge, backup child/adult care, annual employer HSA contribution, home office stipend, subsidized Gym pass and annual wellness program, and leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.Read more about our benefits and a career at Kearney.com/careers.
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Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission critical problems.
Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission critical problems.Kearney prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their mostmission criticalproblems.Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply.
Kearney is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply.Kearney is committed to building a diverse,unbiasedand inclusive workforce. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in consulting are encouraged to apply.Share:Share:Share:Return to All JobsReturn to CareersReturn to All JobsReturn to All JobsReturn to CareersReturn to CareersShare:Share:Share:By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation and analyze site usage.Cookie Preferences Accept Necessary Cookies Only Accept AllPrivacy Preference CenterWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Privacy PolicyAccept All Manage Consent PreferencesStrictly Necessary CookiesAlways ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.Analytics Cookies Analytics Cookies These cookies are used for analytics to help collect data that allows services to understand how you interact with a particular service. These insights allow services to both improve content and build better features that enhance your experience.Back ButtonCookie List Search IconFilter IconClear checkbox label labelApply CancelConsent Leg.Interest checkbox label label checkbox label label checkbox label labelAccept Necessary Cookies Only Confirm My ChoicesBy clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation and analyze site usage.Cookie Preferences Accept Necessary Cookies Only Accept AllBy clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation and analyze site usage.Cookie Preferences Accept Necessary Cookies Only Accept AllBy clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation and analyze site usage.Cookie Preferences Accept Necessary Cookies Only Accept AllBy clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation and analyze site usage.Cookie Preferences Accept Necessary Cookies Only Accept AllBy clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation and analyze site usage.By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation and analyze site usage.By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation and analyze site usage.
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