Operational AI Insights Analyst (Farmingdale)

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.

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