Manufacturing Business Analyst - AI

Are you ready for what’s next?  

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Location: Mettawa, IL

Workplace Category: Onsite

Travel Required: No

Direct Reports: No

Pay Range: $87,800 - $128,750 annually

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Relocation: No

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Business Analyst - AI role acts as the critical bridge between advanced machine learning and AI capabilities and strategic business objectives. Unlike traditional business analysts who focus primarily on historical reporting, this role is forward-looking centered on identifying opportunities for predictive modeling, intelligent business process automation, identifying AI value to accelerate business growth.
In this role, the Manufacturing Business Analyst - AI partners closely with business stakeholders, data scientists, data engineers, and product teams to ensure AI initiatives are feasible, valuable, ethical, and measurable. The role ensures that deployed AI solutions deliver real-world business impact, not just technical accuracy.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

• AI Opportunity Identification: Analyze end-to-end business workflows to identify inefficiencies, automation opportunities, and potential bias risks that can be addressed through AI integration.

• Requirements Reframing: Translate high-level or ambiguous business goals into clear, testable AI and data science hypotheses.

• Data Feasibility Assessment: Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to validate whether existing datasets have sufficient volume, quality, and coverage to support AI model development.

• Model Validation: Evaluate AI model outputs against real-world business outcomes to ensure solutions deliver tangible value beyond statistical accuracy.

• KPI & Metric Definition: Define and track AI success metrics, including efficiency gains, cost savings, revenue impact, model confidence, and adoption rates.

• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a translator between technical teams and business stakeholders, clearly explaining AI concepts, risks, and outcomes. Define and communicate the AI product vision, aligning it with business goals and user needs.

​​Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• AI / ML Literacy: Familiarity with the AI lifecycle, model performance metrics, and responsible AI principles such as fairness, transparency, and bias mitigation.

• Technical Communication: Ability to explain complex algorithmic and AI concepts in clear, business-friendly language.

• Azure Cloud: Proficiency in Azure cloud & analytical experience for data exploration and extraction.

• Prompt Engineering: Proficiency in using generative AI tools to efficiently draft business requirements documents (BRDs), user stories, and test cases.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

The hiring range for this position is $87,800 - $128,750 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick: 

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards! 

About Division/Brand

Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry, and we’re looking for people just like you to take part in the movement towards better boating for all. We rely on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for our customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of our company. As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, when you join our team, you become part of some of the most innovative, forward-looking brands in the marine industry today.

Next is Now!  

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support. 

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