AI Expert

AI Expert – Manufacturing / Automotive

Top Consulting is seeking an experienced AI Expert to lead the identification, development, and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with AI, machine learning, and emerging generative AI technologies, with manufacturing experience strongly preferred and automotive industry experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

o   Develop and execute an AI strategy aligned with manufacturing business objectives.

o   Identify and evaluate opportunities to apply AI, machine learning, generative AI, and automation to manufacturing processes.

o   Design and implement AI solutions supporting manufacturing operations, quality, supply chain, engineering, and business functions.

o   Partner with manufacturing, engineering, IT, data, and business teams to identify high-value AI use cases.

o   Develop proofs of concept and transition successful AI solutions into production.

o   Apply AI to areas such as: Predictive maintenance, Quality inspection and defect detection, Demand forecasting, Production optimization, Supply chain optimization, Inventory management, Process automation, Root-cause analysis, Computer vision, Manufacturing analytics

o   Evaluate emerging AI technologies, platforms, models, and tools.

o   Design and implement Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) solutions where appropriate.

o   Develop AI-powered applications, copilots, and intelligent automation solutions.

o   Work with data engineers and architects to ensure AI solutions have access to high-quality, properly governed data.

o   Establish best practices for AI development, deployment, monitoring, security, and responsible AI.

o   Communicate AI opportunities, technical recommendations, and business value to senior leadership.

o   Stay current with advancements in AI, machine learning, GenAI, computer vision, and intelligent automation.

Qualifications

o   7+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, data science, AI engineering, or a related field.

o   Demonstrated experience designing and implementing AI solutions in an enterprise environment.

o   Strong understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI concepts.

o   Experience with Python and common AI/ML frameworks and libraries.

o   Experience working with large datasets and data pipelines.

o   Strong understanding of AI model development, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.

o   Experience translating business problems into practical AI solutions.

o   Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

o   Ability to explain complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

o   Manufacturing Experience specifically automotive industry a must.