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.