Purdue University
Senior Industry Advisor
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Hybrid - Carmel, IN
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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June 21st, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring a Senior Industry Advisor to directly impact Indiana's manufacturing sector by selling and delivering Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) services. The role involves independently creating and managing service-based projects for Indiana manufacturers focused on Lean, Quality, and Technology Adoption, while building strong networks with local trade organizations and economic partnerships.
Highlights
- Responsible for autonomously selling and delivering MEP services to manufacturing companies in Indiana
- Must be familiar with Lean, Quality, and Technology Adoption service capabilities
- Requires extensive manufacturing sector experience and the ability to interpret industry needs
- Builds relationships with local manufacturing trade organizations and economic partnerships
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or Technology required
- Minimum six years of customer management experience and business development skills
- Experience with Quality, HR, Operations, and Engineering departments preferred
- MBA or equivalent and five or more years in continuous improvement or operational efficiency advantageous
- Position eligible for annual incentive compensation and subject to background check
- Employment in this position does not qualify for sponsorship or overtime; retirement benefits available immediately
Senior Industry Advisor Full Description
Job Summary
Purdue University is looking for an individual who desires meaningful work that directly impacts Indiana's manufacturing sector. The mission of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is to advance Indiana's prosperity, health and quality of life. Each year MEP serves hundreds of manufacturing companies, businesses, high tech start-ups, life science companies, governmental units, and not-for-profit organizations. Impacts include significant sales increases, cost reductions, capital investments, and jobs created or saved.
The Senior Industry Advisor must have extensive experience/exposure to manufacturing. To autonomously sell and deliver services to Indiana manufacturers, the Advisor must have familiarity with the full breadth of MEP service capabilities (i.e. Lean, Quality, and Technology Adoption). This position must be well networked and aligned with local manufacturing trade organizations and economic partnerships. In addition, the role requires the capability to interpret the needs of the industry while creating service/fee-based resolution projects for measurable impacts and high revenue generation. This position works independently and is asked to organize their sales/business approach accordingly.
This position requires strict adherence to Purdue confidentiality policies.
This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation.
Office: Carmel, Indiana (Hybrid/remote)
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or Technology field
- Six or more years of customer management experience
- Experience working in or with Quality, HR, Operations, and Engineering groups
- Business development (sales) experience with professional services or application selling
What Is Helpful:
- MBA or equivalent
- Five or more years of direct experience in continuous improvement, quality, and operational efficiency and/or growth services
What We Want You To Know:
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check is required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Immediately
- Purdue University is an EO/EA University.
