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Project Engineer

Huntersville, NC

Full Time | On Site

Industry: Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

This position is supporting a rapidly growing aerospace manufacturer that produces mission critical components for propulsion and advanced defense applications. They are looking for a Project Engineer who can take full technical ownership of complex hardware and drive programs from concept through production.

This is an opportunity to work hands on with high precision aerospace parts, collaborate with technicians and engineers, and lead manufacturing process development for assemblies that support national security missions.

What You’ll Do

• Own the technical lifecycle of assigned customer hardware

• Design and develop manufacturing processes and tooling

• Partner with engineering, production, and program teams to execute projects

• Create and manage configuration-controlled documents

• Integrate schedules and process requirements into the ERP system

• Lead process improvements, validations, and technical reviews

• Coordinate material needs and communicate requirements to purchasing

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar

• 3 to 7 years of project or manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or defense

• Experience with precision machining, tooling design, or propulsion hardware

• Proficiency with CAD software like SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA

• Strong organization, documentation, and analytical skills

• Ability to lead medium to large engineering projects

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to rocket propulsion components or composite/thermal materials

• Familiarity with AS9100 and aerospace quality systems

• Knowledge of process validation and configuration management

This is a great role for someone excited by hands on engineering, complex hardware, and ownership of meaningful aerospace programs.

Introduction:

We are a Privately-Owned Solar Services firm, focusing exclusively on the development of industry-leading solutions. We develop, design, and sell new products that are highly efficient and custom installation solutions that enhance the overall adoption of solar.

The Technical Support Specialist I provides technical support for customers, installers, and internal teams related to solar racking system design and installation. This role focuses on learning products, processes, and field practices while supporting commercial and utility scale ground mount solar projects under the guidance of senior team members.

The position assists with technical inquiries, documentation, and project support while developing core knowledge of site conditions, environmental loads, and installation constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Customer Support

• Assist in responding to customer and internal technical inquiries related to solar racking systems and installation methods.

• Support troubleshooting of common installation and constructability questions under supervision.

• Escalate complex or project specific issues to senior technical staff or Engineering as required.

Design & Documentation Support

• Review and interpret basic engineering drawings, layouts, and installation manuals with guidance.

• Assist in confirming product compatibility based on general site conditions and documented standards.

• Support maintenance of technical documentation, FAQs, and internal knowledge bases.

Field & Installation Awareness

• Learn standard installation practices and common field challenges for ground mount racking systems.

• Review site photos and installer feedback to help identify potential concerns related to terrain or soil conditions.

• Participate in site visits, training sessions, or inspections for learning purposes as needed.

Systems & Process

• Enter and maintain accurate technical records in CRM and document control systems.

• Track support requests and follow established workflows and SOPs.

• Develop familiarity with internal tools, processes, and cross functional communication.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in solar, construction, engineering support, or a related technical field (internships acceptable).

• Basic understanding of solar PV systems and ground mount racking concepts.

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings at a foundational level.

• Awareness of environmental factors affecting installations (soil conditions, wind, snow, corrosion).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

• Strong willingness to learn technical products, standards, and processes.

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team based environment.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to solar installation, field support, or construction environments.

• Coursework or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Renewable Energy, or related field.

• Basic familiarity with CRM systems or technical documentation tools.

• Interest in pursuing NABCEP or other relevant certifications.

Our Core Values:

We want a problem solver to interact ambitiously with our business and not just accomplish a task.

The ideal individual will align well with our Core Values:

o Trust

o Excellence

o Accountability

o Collaboration

o Service

o Innovation

Bürkert USA seeks a Senior MRP / Supply Chain Manager to join our operations leadership team in Huntersville, NC. You will be responsible for steering the fulfillment strategies that support our ambitious growth as a fluidic control solution provider.

This critical role demands a visionary professional capable of tactically analyzing and supporting, while strategically expanding our entire supply chain ecosystem. The Manager will directly drive the expansion of US production capacity and volume, spearheading the creation of a dynamic and consistent supply chain. Your leadership is crucial in transforming the fulfillment process into a high-performing asset that supports our growth. Our goals for growth are accomplished by aggressively pioneering onshoring and local for local build-up initiatives, and therefore we are seeking a proven and driven, high energy executive with deep expertise in modern supply chain principles, rigorous LEAN methodologies, and a demonstrated track record of transforming supply chains, maximizing local production value add, all to prepare for our US organization and global growth targets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of supply chain professionals, including Material Resource Planning (MRP) Planners, Sourcing Specialists, Shipping, Receiving, Intralogistics, and Scheduling team members.
• Drive the strategic development and execution of Bürkert USA's supply chain, ensuring cohesion and alignment across our global value creation network of international factories and partners. Key focus areas include leveraging data for decision-making, tariff risk mitigation, and supporting local production build-up.
• Develop and manage inventory strategies (e.g., safety stock, re-order points) to optimize working capital and ensure product availability.
• Direct all logistics and distribution activities, including warehousing and transportation, to maximize efficiency and service levels.
• Lead the establishment of customer-focused supply chain requirements for new system and product developments. Collaborate closely with our Systemhaus Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to define critical sourcing and inventory strategies that ensure technical project success.
• Analyze and improve supply chain relevant material master data, identify potentials to increase customer service level (Sales Order Reliability)
• Participate in global SCM projects to improve logistics between international Burkert factories as well as global MRP strategies
• Work closely with other departments to analyze internal processes, define potentials for improvements and implement and document needed changes.
• Utilize and analyze supply chain KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement and drive corrective actions in alignment with the objective of creating net value and building a competitive infrastructure.
• Take the lead in developing and maturing our S&OP processes, collaborating with Sales and Marketing to generate accurate customer demand forecasts. This critical function involves translating those forecasts into a cohesive and financially sound material resource and strategic supply plan
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement by driving LEAN methodologies throughout the supply chain.
• Partner with key Bürkert internal teams in Germany and leverage the global network to establish reliable material and service exchanges.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Manage budgets for the supply chain department and report on financial performance.
• Travel as necessary to key customers and suppliers domestically or internationally, including yearly to Bürkert factories internationally for collaboration, best practice sharing, and management of a consistent and high performing supply network.

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the VP of Operations, Burkert USA and has an indirect reporting line to the Burkert HQ Head of Global Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, & Logistics in Germany.

Qualifications

• Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to develop and execute a long-term vision for the supply chain function.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex supply chain challenges.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP) and proficiency in supply chain management software.
• Analytical & Decision Skillset: Exceptional ability to translate complex MRP/ERP data into clear, actionable insights and strategic decisions. Proven competence in advanced quantitative analysis, scenario modeling, and driving optimal outcomes under uncertainty.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.
• Certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems, specifically, SAP, and proficiency in supply chain management software.

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Facilities Manager

The Facilities Manager is instrumental in the day-to-day needs of both employees and the Plant team. This position will report directly to the Engineering and Technical Manager and will partner to achieve results on several key site initiatives. Timely processing of compliance, infrastructure and improvements, and overall environmental compliance are just a few key responsibilities as well as handling daily issues professionally and timely. Establishing a consistent and reliable facility is key to the overall company strategy.

Responsibilities

Safety

· Seek to understand and support a safety culture and workplace

· Remain aware of the surroundings and obtain knowledge of all required PPE for the job

· Responsible for following all the required safety procedures for each task you do

· Keep work area clean and organized

· Report any safety concern, risk, hazard, near miss, or injury immediately to the appropriate supervision on shift

Quality

· Follow all GMP requirements

· Support all customer audits

· Ensure quality of work is produced to Pactiv Evergreen standards

Productivity

· Oversee the facility team and all building maintenance for the site

· Responsible for daily inspections/monitoring of building conditions making any repairs/reports as needed with in Maintenance Connection.

· Monitor the work of all contractors, security operations, fire panels for alarm conditions and correct, all alarms/addressing problems and lunchroom supplies replenishing as needed.

· Run weekly/bi-monthly generator tests, including monthly emergency lighting test.

· Act as a health and safety site coordinator and coordinator for AED programs for the building.

· Maintain Building Automation System Computer

· Timely closure of all facilities team requests

· Property strategy around site space management

· Support communications infrastructure

· Building maintenance, ensuring that basic facilities are well-maintained and conduct proactive maintenance, Maintenance Connection WO/PM systems

· Complete testing and inspections

· Overall building administration

· Contract management, procurement and negotiation

· Facility Maintenance planning, managing renovations and refurbishments

· Organizing facility condition assessments

· Sourcing and overseeing contracts and service providers for functions such as catering, cleaning, parking, security, and technology

· Advising on measures to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the facility

· Resolving emergencies as they arise, availability for afterhours and weekends

· Managing budgets, planning for the future by forecasting the facility’s upcoming needs and requirements

· Overseeing any renovations, refurbishments, and building projects

· Helping with office relocations

· Ensuring employee and facility safety

Requirements

· BA/BS degree preferred in a related field.

· 7+ years of work experience, including facilities maintenance or equivalent experience preferred.

· Electrical experience is strongly preferred.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong organizational skills.

· Strict attention to detail.

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

· High analytical ability.

· Knowledge of environmental regulations required, ensuring that facilities meet compliance standards and government regulations

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen

Company Description

Adams Robinson is a General & Mechanical contractor specializing in Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant construction. Founded in 1983, the company operates in thirteen states with over 180 employees. With offices in Dayton, OH, Altamonte Springs, FL, and Mooresville, NC. Adams Robinson has a dedicated team with over 900 years of collective experience in the industry.

Role Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the Sr. Project Manager, Superintendent, and Project Team with overall project leadership, documentation and control, job cost accounting, scheduling, and construction supervision efforts. In order to be successful, this candidate should feel comfortable taking on many tasks that require various skills, and appropriately prioritizing those tasks' completion. The Project Manager must be experienced and knowledgeable with all aspects of Water/Wastewater construction and have a steadfast commitment to the ownership of the work it entails.

Responsibilities

• Lead office staff and on-site management to ensure project success
• Ensure project plan is moving forward to meet anticipated deadlines
• Create and update Project Schedules using P6
• Responsible for RFI & Submittal process and all material procurement
• Perform detailed technical reviews of shop drawings and product data
• Develop Schedule of Values and compile monthly Owner billings on time
• Process project related accounting including subcontractor payments
• Create and maintain accurate updated logs for weekly progress tracking and audits
• Train and develop Project Engineers understanding of industry best practices
• Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate change items to mitigate schedule and cost impacts
• Develop and maintain positive Owner and Engineer relationships throughout the duration of the project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mech/Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• 5-15 years' of experience as a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer
• Strong construction technology familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, P6, and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with safety rules, regulations, best practices and QA/QC performance standards
• Prior Water & Wastewater knowledge or relevant work experience required
• Demonstrated professional communication and technical writing skills
• Prior success in completing complex multimillion dollar projects

• This is a fast paced environment where attention to detail is crucial. Communication and organization skills are essential in the completion of assigned responsibilities for this position. Adams Robinson is an equal opportunity employer, accommodates ADA and operates a drug free workplace.

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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*At Securian Financial the internal position title isEngineering Senior Analyst or Engineering Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Position Summary:

Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys designing, building, and supporting modern communication platforms? Do you like solving complex problems and working with teams that move quickly from idea to delivery? This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

As a member of the Telephony and Contact Center Technologies team, you will design, engineer, implement, and support Securian's enterprise telephony and contact center platforms. This role is focused on delivering secure, scalable, cloud-first communication solutions using RingCentral, NiCE CXone, and Cyara.

You will work closely with Contact Center Operations, Agile delivery teams, and technology partners to continuously improve customer and associate experiences across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design, engineer, implement, and support enterprise UCaaS and CCaaS platforms

• Provide daily operational support for cloud-based telephony, unified communications, SIP services, and IVR solutions

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience engineering and supporting cloud-based telephony or contact center platforms

• Strong understanding of VoIP technologies, SIP, and call routing concepts

• RingCentral and RingCentral Contact Center engineering

• NiCE inContact / CXone administration and development

• Cyara or similar modern telephony orchestration platforms

• Experience designing and supporting UCaaS and CCaaS (including IVRs and contact center workflows) solutions in large enterprise environments

• Solid knowledge of networking concepts related to real-time communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supporting remote contact center agents

• REST API integrations and automation

• Scripting using PowerShell or Python

• Workforce management, call recording, or speech technologies

• PSTN carrier and phone number lifecycle management

This role plays a critical part in modernizing Securian's communication platforms and ensuring reliable, scalable experiences for customers and associates. You will have the opportunity to influence technical direction and deliver compelling solutions that matter.

#LI-Hybrid**This position willhave a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. Ifyou'reina commutable distance (90 minutes)you'lljoin us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here

*Securian Financial the internal position title is Engineering Sr Analyst or Engineering Consultant. Title and salary will be determined based on applied skills.*

Position Summary:

Join theEnterprise Partner Solutions (EPS)team as aLicensing and Compensation Engineer, where you'll drive innovation in partner experience using cutting-edge SAP technologies. This team envisions a future where every financial producer is empowered from day one through intuitive, reliable, and scalable technology. Our engineering team is committed to transforming the producer experience by delivering back-end systems that simplify onboarding, ensure compliance in licensing, and guarantee timely and accurate compensation. We strive to be the trusted backbone of producer operations, enabling our company to grow with confidence and integrity. If you're passionate about engineering solutions that make a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to shape the future of partner engagement at scale.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support and maintain SAP technologies related to partner compensation and licensing, including APM (ICM), ALM, OK2, and Advanced Workflow.

• Perform analysis, design, development, and integration on medium to high level complexity assignments.

• Develop and support automation capabilities through webservices and APIs.

• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents across the licensing and compensation platform, including integrations with internal and external systems.

• Collaborate with product analysts, quality engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver enhancements and ensure platform stability.

• Analyze job failures, support tickets, and backlog stories to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, story refinement, and retrospectives.

• Document technical processes and contribute to knowledge sharing across the EPS team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience supporting SAP technologies, preferably in compensation or licensing domains.

• Familiarity with SAP ICM/APM and ALM modules.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Certification in relevant Modules

• Development Languages: Java, Groovy, SQL, Git, IntelliJ, webservices

• Understanding of compensation payment structures for agents and familiarity with licensing and regulatory compliance frameworks governing producer eligibility to sell products.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

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Applied AI Engineer

Compensation:

• Up to $150,000 base salary (direct hire w2 only, no c2c, no 1099), (flexibility on base salary for exceptional experience)

Location:

• Hybrid / Onsite - Greater Kansas City Metro Area
• 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote
• Candidates must currently reside in the KC metro area or be willing to relocate within a reasonable timeframe
• Fully remote candidates cannot be considered

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• No current or future visa sponsorship available

Engagement Type:

• Full time, direct hire only
• No third-party agencies, consulting firms, C2C, or 1099 arrangements

About the Opportunity

Vaco Highspring is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global enterprise organization with a strong technology footprint, including a proprietary SaaS platform and a technology?enabled services business.

The organization is making a focused investment in artificial intelligence to improve internal efficiency, modernize workflows, and embed intelligent capabilities into its software platform. This role offers meaningful ownership and visibility, with a mandate to build and deploy AI systems that have real, production level impact.

The Role

As an Applied AI Engineer, you will play a key role in integrating AI across internal systems and a customer facing SaaS platform. You will work hands on with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI tooling to automate processes, build internal tools, and deliver intelligent product features.

This is a production focused role operating at the intersection of engineering, product, and business operations, with close collaboration across teams in a hybrid/onsite environment. (3-days per week onsite in Greater Kansas City Metro Area, 2-days remote work.)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable AI powered services and tools to streamline internal workflows across multiple teams (e.g., operations, content, sales, support).
• Develop and deliver intelligent features within a proprietary SaaS platform.
• Integrate, manage, and optimize multiple LLMs and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI style, Anthropic style, or comparable providers).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including guidance on architecture, best practices, and performance.
• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs that support AI functionality across products and services.
• Design infrastructure for model serving, orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Implement fallback strategies, model routing, and cost performance optimization.
• Partner cross functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to identify high impact AI opportunities.
• Apply best practices related to data privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI use.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, LLMs, and MLOps, introducing new approaches where appropriate.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience with multiple years of experience in a production environment deploying AI/ML applications or infrastructure.
• Proven experience applying LLMs or similar AI models to real business or product challenges.
• Strong backend engineering skills (Python and/or TypeScript preferred).
• Experience with AI/ML orchestration and deployment tools (e.g., LangGraph style frameworks, Airflow like systems, Kubeflow, Ray, or workflow automation tools).
• Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Front end development experience in areas like React, Node.js, Web Development, front end web product design
• Solid understanding of MLOps practices, including deployment, monitoring, logging, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and ethical AI considerations.
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms or technology driven products is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Passion for applying AI in practical, high impact ways.

Why This Role

• High visibility and ownership of AI initiatives
• Opportunity to build AI systems that directly impact business outcomes
• Emphasis on production grade systems, not experimentation alone
• Collaborative, hybrid environment with close access to stakeholders

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.