Director of Artificial Intelligence - Manufacturing & Industrial

Birmingham
8 months ago
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Director of Artificial Intelligence – Manufacturing & Industrial Systems

We’re representing a global manufacturing group investing heavily in AI and data-driven transformation. With a footprint across automotive, aerospace, and precision engineering, the business is embedding AI across predictive maintenance, process automation, and real-time analytics.

As they scale, they’re seeking a Director of Artificial Intelligence to drive enterprise-wide AI integration – from proof-of-concept to full deployment – working cross-functionally across operations, supply chain, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:



Own and lead the AI strategy across industrial applications, driving long-term innovation and commercial impact.

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Build and manage a high-performing AI team including Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and external partners.

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Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and C-suite leaders to identify business-critical AI use cases.

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Oversee AI/ML model development, deployment, and lifecycle management across complex manufacturing systems.

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Lead vendor selection, tech stack decisions, and budget for AI transformation.

Experience Required:

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Proven leadership in AI within manufacturing, industrial automation, or automotive environments.

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Hands-on understanding of ML, deep learning, computer vision, or time-series data analytics.

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Strong background with tools like Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and data pipeline architecture.

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Experience delivering AI at scale — from concept through implementation and post-deployment optimization.

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Excellent stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams.

What’s on Offer:

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Strategic global leadership role within a business committed to AI-led transformation.

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Opportunities for board-level interaction and influence.

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Competitive salary + long-term incentives + autonomy to drive innovation.

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Career-defining projects that push the boundaries of smart manufacturing.

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Ready to transform industrial performance through AI? Submit your CV and we’ll be in touch for a confidential discussion. Only applicants with demonstrable AI project experience in a commercial environment will be considered

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