Manufacturing AI/ML Strategy Consultant

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group seeks an experienced AI/ML Strategy Consultant to partner with manufacturing leaders. You will identify high-impact use cases, design AI/ML strategies, and guide deployment across MES, ERP, and SCADA environments. You will drive data-driven decisions and ROI-focused outcomes.

Applicants should bring 10+ years in business consulting with 3+ years in AI/ML for manufacturing and be adept at cross-functional collaboration and change management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business consulting, with at least 3 years focused on AI/ML solutions in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable results through AI/ML initiatives in the manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing leaders to identify business challenges and opportunities that can be addressed using AI/ML solutions.
• Develop and present AI/ML strategies tailored to manufacturing operations, including production optimization, predictive maintenance, and quality control.
• Oversee the deployment and integration of AI/ML solutions into manufacturing systems, such as MES, SCADA, or ERP platforms.
• Leverage data analytics and AI to provide actionable insights that optimize production schedules, reduce downtime, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Act as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on goals.
• Develop strategies to ensure smooth adoption of AI/ML solutions within manufacturing operations.
• Stay updated on the latest AI/ML trends, tools, and methodologies in manufacturing, such as IoT, digital twins, and edge computing.

Skills

AI/ML strategy

ROI analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Data storytelling

Manufacturing domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Power BI/ Tableau / Qlik

AWS IoT / Azure IoT / Google Cloud IoT

MES / ERP / SCADA

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group seeks an experienced AI/ML Strategy Consultant to partner with manufacturing leaders. You will identify high-impact use cases, design AI/ML strategies, and guide deployment across MES, ERP, and SCADA environments. You will drive data-driven decisions and ROI-focused outcomes.

Applicants should bring 10+ years in business consulting with 3+ years in AI/ML for manufacturing and be adept at cross-functional collaboration and change management.