Forward Deployed Consultant, Manufacturing
Core
Partner with C-level executives to define AI transformation agendas, run Validation Sprints to build and test enterprise-grade AI solutions on customer data, and drive measurable business outcomes in manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC forward-deployed consultant (manufacturing)
Builds
Enterprise-grade AI solutions on customer data and systems
Domain
Manufacturing + Generative AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Manufacturing operating processes (NPI, stage-gate, APQP, FMEA, 8D, PPAP, S&OP, lean), Industrial enterprise stack (ERP, PLM, MES), GenAI (prompt engineering, context engineering, MCP integrations), Financial/ROI analysis, Executive stakeholder management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Miro, Cursor, Claude Code, Cowork, ChatGPT, Google/Microsoft suites, ERP (SAP), PLM (Teamcenter, Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE), MES
Responsibilities
Lead initial CxO conversations to qualify opportunities; Co-author and run Validation Sprints end-to-end; Build AI workflows using Miro APIs/WebSDK/MCP; Create before/after value stories with ROI models; Define post-sale scope and handover; Package learnings for internal/external use
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
