Site Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
On-site technology leadership and delivery of AI/Smart Manufacturing solutions at key manufacturing sites, acting as the interface between local business stakeholders and global digital product teams.
Role type
Senior Manager / Associate Director level Site Forward Deployed Engineer
Builds
Working PoCs, PoVs, and MVPs for Smart Manufacturing and AI opportunities using real site data and workflows
Domain
Biopharma manufacturing / Smart Manufacturing / AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
AI engineering, Generative AI, AI agents, prompt engineering, RAG, software engineering, manufacturing systems, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Python, cloud platforms (Azure), manufacturing operations knowledge, GxP-regulated environments, Responsible AI, cybersecurity
Technologies
Azure, Generative AI frameworks, AI agent platforms
Responsibilities
Embed with site teams to understand operational challenges and opportunities; Translate business needs into executable technical solutions; Design and validate PoCs/PoVs/MVPs with rapid delivery; Provide hands-on engineering across AI, data, integration, and automation; Make evidence-based go/no-go recommendations; Incorporate governance (Code Orange, Responsible AI, cybersecurity, GxP); Partner with product teams for solution scaling; Resolve deployment barriers; Convert site learning into reusable assets; Build site capability through coaching and knowledge transfer
