About Us
Deccan AI Experts is a pioneering AI company founded by IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad alumni, with a strong founding team from IITs, NITs, and BITS. We specialize in high-quality human-curated data, AI-first operations, and advanced AI evaluation systems.
About the Role
We are seeking a Manufacturing Operations Analyst (Freelancer) to support advanced AI evaluation initiatives focused on manufacturing processes, production operations, operational efficiency, quality management, process optimization, and industrial workflows.
In this role, you will evaluate AI-generated outputs related to manufacturing operations, production planning, plant performance, process monitoring, quality control, operational analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will help improve AI systems designed for manufacturing intelligence, operational decision-making, and industrial process optimization.
This position is ideal for professionals with experience in manufacturing operations, production management, industrial engineering, plant operations, supply chain operations, or process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Create deliverables addressing common manufacturing and production-related scenarios
- Review and evaluate AI-generated analyses related to production operations, manufacturing workflows, and plant performance
- Assess AI outputs for operational accuracy, logical reasoning, process understanding, and consistency
- Analyze manufacturing processes, production metrics, operational KPIs, and efficiency improvement opportunities
- Identify process inefficiencies, operational bottlenecks, quality concerns, and production risks in AI-generated content
- Provide structured feedback to improve AI performance in manufacturing and operations-related workflows
- Support projects involving production planning, process optimization, manufacturing analytics, quality management, and operational excellence
- Review peer-developed deliverables to maintain quality and consistency standards
- Contribute domain expertise to improve AI systems focused on manufacturing intelligence and industrial operations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, production management, industrial engineering, plant operations, process improvement, or related functions
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, operational KPIs, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with production planning, capacity utilization, operational analytics, process optimization, or manufacturing performance monitoring
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, Operational Excellence, or related methodologies
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail
- Excellent written English communication skills
- Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and identify operational inaccuracies or reasoning gaps
- Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, or process industries
- Familiarity with ERP, MES, SCM, or manufacturing analytics platforms
- Experience with quality assurance, quality control, root cause analysis, process improvement, or operational excellence initiatives
- Exposure to Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, digital transformation, or manufacturing analytics is a plus
- Knowledge of supply chain operations, inventory management, and production scheduling is advantageous
Why Join Us
- Competitive hourly pay: $25-$50/hour
- Fully remote with flexible working hours
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI and manufacturing intelligence research
- Exposure to AI-powered manufacturing analytics and operational decision-support systems
- Flexible project-based opportunities with global teams
- Work on next-generation AI solutions for manufacturing operations and industrial process optimization
