Req ID:360447
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We are currently seeking a Domain AI Expert for Manufacturing/Supply Chain to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Job Description: Domain AI Specialist – Manufacturing
Location: United States (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
The Domain AI Specialist – Manufacturing combines deep manufacturing domain knowledge with AI and agentic technologies to redesign industrial workflows. This role translates real-world manufacturing operations into scalable AI-native and agent-driven product capabilities while acting as a trusted advisor to customers and executives.
Manufacturing Domain & Industry Expertise
· Deep expertise across manufacturing operations, quality, maintenance, engineering, and shop-floor execution.
· Strong knowledge of manufacturing standards such as ISA-95, ISA-88, ISO 9001, and industry-specific compliance frameworks.
· Hands-on familiarity with manufacturing systems including MES, PLM, ERP (SAP), SCADA, historians, and OT/IT landscapes.
AI, Agentic AI & Workflow Transformation
· Reimagine manufacturing workflows using AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, LLMs, and Vision-Language Action Models (VLAMs).
· Design autonomous and semi-autonomous agent-driven workflows across production, quality, and maintenance.
· Identify opportunities to replace manual or rule-based execution with intelligent systems.
Workflow Visualization & Storytelling
· Create clear visual models comparing traditional manufacturing workflows with AI-enabled and agentic execution models.
· Develop storytelling artifacts that explain system behavior, decision loops, and human oversight.
Product Requirements & Customer Translation
· Translate customer manufacturing requirements into structured product inputs for engineering teams.
· Ensure product designs reflect real-world operational constraints and can scale across plants.
Research, Executive Engagement & Deal Support
· Conduct deep research on manufacturing trends, customer operations, and competitive landscapes.
· Produce executive-ready transformation reports and value assessments.
· Engage confidently with COOs, CIOs, CTOs, plant leaders, and operations executives.
· Support proposal development, solution architecture, and estimation.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
· 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations, or manufacturing consulting.
· Strong understanding of plant operations, quality systems, and execution workflows.
· Experience with MES, PLM, ERP, and OT/IT integration environments.
· Hands-on exposure to AI/ML, analytics, automation, or digital manufacturing initiatives.
· Strong executive communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
· Experience supporting proposals, deal solutioning, and estimation activities.
Success Metrics (12–18 Month Horizon)
1. Deliver multiple AI and agentic manufacturing workflows adopted by customers or products.
2. Influence manufacturing-focused product capabilities and agent designs.
3. Support deal pursuits with measurable pipeline and win-rate impact.
4. Establish credibility as a manufacturing AI domain advisor with executive stakeholders.
5. Produce reusable executive research and GTM assets across manufacturing engagements.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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