Functional Business Analyst @Boston, MA (Onsite 3 days office must)

Functional Business Analyst

Location: Boston, MA (Onsite 3 days office must)

Fulltime / Salary $120,000 PA

Detailed JD:

This role bridge the gap between manufacturing operations and our analytics/AI teams. This role will focus on identifying opportunities to apply Generative AI (GenAI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions to enhance production efficiency, quality control, and supply chain management.

The ideal candidate will translate complex business needs into functional specifications and work with technical teams to implement these innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Process Analysis: Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for AI/ML integration, such as predictive maintenance or demand forecasting.
• Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., engineers, production managers, data scientists) to gather and document detailed business and functional requirements for AI/ML solutions.
• Solution Design & Specification: Translate high-level business requirements into clear, comprehensive functional specifications and process flow diagrams for AI/ML model development and integration with existing ERP/MES systems.
• AI/ML Application & Integration: Work closely with data science and engineering teams to prototype and implement AI/ML models, ensuring they align with business objectives and can be deployed effectively in a production environment.
• Testing & Validation: Develop test plans and perform system testing/user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure AI/ML solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor the performance of deployed AI systems, gather feedback from users, and recommend enhancements to improve model efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Training & Support: Develop training materials and provide support and training to end-users to ensure effective adoption of new AI-powered tools and processes.
• Innovation & Research: Stay current with the latest advancements in GenAI and ML technologies, proposing and implementing new AI-driven strategies to solve complex manufacturing problems more efficiently.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience:
• Proven experience as a Functional Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role within a manufacturing or industrial environment having strong fundamentals of Gen AI and Machine learning
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and quality assurance methodologies
• 7+ years of relevant experience as a business analyst in manufacturing domain and experience in data analysis, AI/ML projects, or related roles.

• Technical Skills:
• Strong Fundamentals of AI/ML concepts, methodologies, and frameworks
• Familiarity with data handling, preprocessing large datasets, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) for AI model deployment.

• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional, agile teams.
• High degree of adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving field.