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I am a chemical engineer with over 20+years of experience in industry with process improvement using Lean six sigma black belt methodology. I am looking to transition into consulting in the later part of my career using to use six sigma methodology to solve business problems. Is there anyone who has made a similar transition in their career and can advise me on the best approach? I also have a masters along with my certificate. Thanks!

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I’d honestly stick to the chemical engineering discipline and maybe become an engineering/design consultant. I think you’ll find yourself overqualified in most consulting firms. It’s not easy to break into consultancy and attain a relatively senior position if you have no consulting background.

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So become technical consultant in the chemical engineering field - I have a background in Chem Eng myself and I’m sure there are technical consultancies out there e.g. Jacobs Engineering.

Your most valuable asset is the 20+ years of experience you have - not the six sigma certification which nobody will care about.

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