Knowledge Analyst - Automotive
McKinsey & Company · Shanghai, China · 3d ago
Mid levelOn-siteStrategy & Management Consulting
Who you'll work with
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
What you'll do
You will contribute industry expertise, conduct rigorous research and analysis, and develop fact-based insights that support strategic decision making and deliver lasting client impact.
You will work closely with consulting teams, including Associates, Engagement Managers, and Partners, to help clients address complex business challenges and capture growth opportunities.
You will join McKinsey's Automotive & Assembly Practice, part of our Advanced Industries sector. The practice serves leading automotive OEMs, suppliers, technology companies, investors, and mobility players on their most important strategic and operational priorities. Our work spans the full automotive value chain, including electrification, software-defined vehicles, autonomous driving, connected mobility, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain transformation.
In addition to supporting client engagements, you will help strengthen McKinsey's proprietary knowledge and capabilities by developing industry insights, knowledge assets, and thought leadership for the Automotive Practice. Your work will cover both core automotive topics and emerging trends shaping the future of mobility and advanced industries, including passenger and commercial vehicles, electrification, software-defined and connected vehicles, autonomous driving, supply chain and manufacturing transformation, next-generation energy and storage technologies, industrial AI, humanoid robotics, and the low-altitude economy.
You will collaborate with a diverse and globally connected team of automotive experts and knowledge professionals across China, Korea, Japan, India, Germany, and the United States, contributing to the development of distinctive client insights and advancing McKinsey's leadership in the automotive and mobility sectors.
Your background
- Bachelor's or Master's degree with an outstanding academic record, preferably in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- 1+ years of relevant professional experience in the automotive industry, mobility ecosystem, or related sectors
- Strong interest in the automotive industry and willingness to rapidly develop deep expertise across the industry value chain
- Deep knowledge of one or more key trends shaping the automotive sector, such as autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, connected vehicles, software-defined vehicles (SDV), electrification, and advanced powertrain technologies
- Professional experience with automotive OEMs, suppliers, technology companies, research institutions, or industry-focused advisory organizations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear insights and recommendations
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to independently drive workstreams while collaborating effectively in a team environment
- Passion for research, knowledge development, and solving complex business problems
- Solid understanding of business, economic, and financial concepts
- Proven ability to leverage AI and generative AI tools to enhance research, analysis, and knowledge development processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese