Operational AI Insights Analyst

Location: On-site in Farmingdale, NY

Our confidential client is a well-established aerospace–adjacent manufacturer that is investing in modern analytics and practical AI to super-charge decision-making across operations, supply-chain, and sales. As the first dedicated AI Analyst, you’ll turn messy, real-world datasets into clear answers that tell teams what to build, buy, and sell next. If you are early-to-mid career, love translating business puzzles into code-driven insights, and want daily access to leaders who will use your work, this is a rare ground-floor opportunity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; generous PTO & holidays.
• Professional development budget and direct mentorship from C-suite and IT leadership.

Key Projects You’ll Own

• Real-time Sellable-Stock Engine – automate today’s manual spreadsheets so sales can quote inventory with confidence.
• Production & Materials Forecasting – build lightweight predictive models that align capacity, demand, and purchasing windows.
• Purchasing Optimization – surface buy-now vs. wait recommendations that balance lead-times, costs, and contract dates.
• Self-Service Dashboards – deliver intuitive Power BI/Excel/SQL visualizations that operations and finance teams can refresh on their own.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Translate diverse business questions into experiments, proofs-of-concept, and AI-assisted solutions.
• Develop Python or low-code scripts that pull from SQL, ERP/MRP, and Excel sources to automate analysis workflows.
• Build, iterate, and document dashboards or reports; present insights to stakeholders in clear, non-technical language.
• Evaluate model and LLM output for accuracy, reliability, and hallucination risk; recommend guardrails where needed.
• Champion data quality: flag anomalies, close gaps, and streamline collection processes across departments.
• Stay current on practical AI/ML advances that can be safely adopted inside a mid-sized manufacturing environment.

Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in data/Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, or similar field -or- equivalent hands-on experience.
• Proficiency with Python (or R/Julia), SQL querying, and advanced Excel; experience wiring APIs or basic software architecture is a plus.
• Experience working with business intelligence platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or comparable tools, along with strong knowledge of forecasting methods and statistical analysis principles.
• ·Proven ability to turn ambiguous business problems into data models and actionable recommendations.
• Comfort working onsite in a small, highly collaborative team; excellent communication and curiosity are must-haves.
• Bonus points for prior exposure to manufacturing, supply-chain analytics, or aerospace/fastener industries.

About Blue Signal:  

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS