Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation Manager

About the role

The Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Manager will be responsible for developing, governing, and leading enterprise digital transformation and artificial intelligence strategies for Quanex, with a focus on organizational-level change, practical implementation, and measurable business outcomes across manufacturing operations, corporate functions, and core business processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company's enterprise AI strategy, roadmap, governance framework, and adoption initiatives.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement AI and digital transformation opportunities that improve operational efficiency, quality, safety, customer experience, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Partner with business, manufacturing, and IT leaders to translate operational challenges into practical, scalable technology solutions.
• Lead AI initiatives across manufacturing operations, including production planning, predictive maintenance, quality inspection, computer vision, process optimization, supply chain management, inventory