Engineering Jobs in Belden Lee County Ms Remote

Abacus Solutions Group is currently seeking a Senior Operations Manager for a brand-new warehouse opening in the Southaven, MS area. This role is for a large, growing apparel brand.

Job Summary: The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations within a high-volume, fast-paced fulfillment center. This role ensures safe, efficient, and customer-focused execution across inbound, outbound, and returns operations while driving productivity, quality, and continuous improvement. The Senior Operations Manager plays a critical role in peak execution, people leadership, and operational scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations across inbound receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
• Ensure consistent achievement of service level agreements (SLAs) for same-day and next-day order fulfillment.
• Monitor real-time performance and adjust labor and workflows to meet changing demands.
• Lead and Develop Operations Managers, Area Managers, Supervisors, and frontline leaders.
• Drive strong safety performance and ensure compliance with all workplace safety standards.
• Coach leaders on performance management, engagement, and talent development.
• Execute peak-season and promotional event plans, including staffing, training, and shift coverage.
• Manage labor productivity, attendance, and overtime to meet volume requirements.
• Support flex staffing, temporary labor, and cross-training strategies.
• Own operational KPIs such as units per hour, order accuracy, on-time ship rate, and cycle time.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for misses and lead corrective action plans.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to improve speed, quality, and cost.
• Ensure effective use of WMS, OMS, labor management, and fulfillment technologies.
• Partner with IT and engineering teams to resolve system issues and improve throughput.
• Support rollout and stabilization of automation and process changes.
• Manage departmental labor and operating costs within budget.
• Identify productivity improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support capital and process improvement business cases.
• Partner closely with Transportation, Customer Experience, HR, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT teams.
• Communicate operational status, risks, and performance updates to site leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5–8+ years of progressive operations leaedership experience in e-commerce, fulfillment, or high-volume distribution.
• Experience leading large teams in a multi-shift environment.
• Strong execution in fast-paced, high-change environments.
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach and develop teams.
• Working knowledge of WMS, labor management systems, and fulfillment KPIs.
• Fulfillment center environment with extended hours and peak-season demands.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Minimal travel expected.

Compensation: $100K - $125K

Sawmill Shift Supervisor – Immediate Start Available

Southeastern Timber Products

Ackerman, MS

We’re looking for a Sawmill Shift Supervisor to join our lumber mill located in Ackerman, Mississippi. Southeastern Timber Products (STP) produces forest products for customers nationally so they can build their homes and their communities.

Southeastern Timber Products started in 1972 and had been in business for over 50 years. We’re growing and now is an exciting time to join us!

Job Qualifications:

• One to Three years related supervisory experience, preferably in a forest industry manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in wood processing, business, engineering or related field would be an asset.
• Commitment to building safety leadership skills and support ongoing development of their team.
• Self-motivated individual with well-developed organizational, time management and analytical skills.
• Knowledge and experience with lumber manufacturing and sawmill operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
• Excellent computer application skills.
• Ability to work different shifts, holidays, and weekends, as needed.

Your workday will look something like this:

• Maintain the highest standards for safety performance, leading with a personal example and a well-communicated vision
• You will be responsible for achieving targets in productivity, quality, cost control, and employee engagement with an uncompromising focus on safety standards.
• You will work closely with the maintenance team maintaining a continuous improvement culture

What’s in it for you?

You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with a dynamic group of people, in a team-oriented environment. You’ll earn a competitive salary. You’ll be eligible for excellent benefits and access to a 401K. You’ll have sick leave and holiday time so you can focus onyour health and time with loved ones. You’ll have access to a flexible spending account You’ll be supported with opportunities for development and advancement. If this position sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today at or stop by in person to fill out an application.

About Ackerman

With approximately 1,700 people, the town of Ackerman was chartered on February 16, 1884 and named for the president of the railroad, William K. Ackerman. Located 110 miles Northeast from Jackson, MS, Ackerman has been the County Seat of Choctaw County since 1896. The town is located near the headwaters of the Yockanookany River, a tributary of the Pearl River. Also, nearby is the Tombigbee National Forest, which offers an abundance of recreational activities including, hiking, biking, boating, and camping. The city of Starkville, home of Mississippi State University and a variety of stores, restaurants and activities, is just a quick and easy 30-minute commute away.

Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay up to date on Tolko news and job postings.

To protect the privacy of your personal information, please ensure that when applying online, you are directed to STP’s job opportunities through our website at

Location: Sardis, Mississippi

Job Title: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Compensation: $100,000 – $125,000

Position Summary

The Plant Manager, Sardis is responsible for leading a multi-line manufacturing facility that houses a R&D facility along with prototyping laboratories.

This role is accountable for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while leveraging ERP (NetSuite) as the system of record for production planning, labor scheduling, inventory management, compliance, and reporting. The Plant Manager must effectively balance commercial production demands with development and pilot-scale runs in close partnership with R&D, while fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Use ERP (NetSuite) as the system of record for all site activities including scheduling, production tracking, inventory management, order fulfillment, and compliance
• Drive ERP data accuracy and utilization to support decision-making, standardized operator workflows, and site-wide performance monitoring
• Oversee daily operations across spray drying, granulation, fulvic, liquid, and specialty production lines
• Optimize scheduling, throughput, and critical-path workflows to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency
• Ensure consistent raw material flow, warehouse accuracy, and on-time customer shipments
• Enforce site-wide adherence to EHS, regulatory, and internal quality standards
• Partner with Quality to integrate routine product testing into daily operational checks
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and audit standards in a high-visibility, customer-facing environment
• Provide operational oversight for R&D assets and pilot equipment located at the Sardis facility
• Support scale-up trials, development runs, and process optimization initiatives without compromising commercial production performance
• Facilitate smooth and repeatable transitions from pilot-scale to full-scale manufacturing
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and operators across multiple shifts
• Design and implement structured operator training programs with emphasis on safety, ERP usage, and technical competency
• Partner with HR to recruit, retain, and promote local talent
• Build and manage shift schedules balancing production requirements, maintenance needs, and R&D flexibility
• Utilize ERP-driven labor planning to optimize resource allocation and reduce inefficiencies
• Ensure adequate cross-training to improve coverage, agility, and operational responsiveness
• Represent Sardis operations during customer visits, audits, and product demonstrations
• Maintain a high level of site professionalism as the company’s flagship customer-facing facility
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Commercial, Engineering, and Procurement teams to meet internal and external objectives
• Own plant-level budgets, KPIs, and operational metrics
• Track and drive improvements in cost per unit, yield, labor utilization, and equipment uptime
• Lead capital project execution and continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency and scalability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Operations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of plant operations or production leadership experience with multi-line, multi-shift oversight.
• Proven success leading customer-facing manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting R&D activities, pilot-to-scale transitions, and product optimization initiatives.
• Demonstrated strength in people leadership and operator training development.
• Expertise in ERP-driven operations management, Lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance production discipline with R&D flexibility.
• High proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, and data-driven reporting tools.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across technical, commercial, and R&D teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of hands-on experience using NetSuite in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven people leadership experience managing teams of 10–25 employees.
• Background in spray drying and packaging operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Demonstrated success building high-performing, customer-facing production teams.
• Experience managing operations in a headquarters or flagship facility environment.
• Familiarity with international shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, and phytosanitary requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) contribution match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Akkodis is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor/Engineer for a Contract job with a client in West Point MS Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in the Manufacturing industry.

Rate Range: $50/hour to $55/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for all customer correspondence relative to quality objectives, quality concerns and the development of strong customer relationships.
• Lead and develop teams to ensure effective problem resolution.
• The monitoring and measurement of business-related metrics specific to stated Leadership goals
• Track and report progress to closure and number of open issues (Metrics. i.e. days open, quantity open / closed)
• Responsible for generating and maintaining Quality Plans as required, including maintaining their Configuration Control in accordance with ISO and MIL requirements.
• Responsible for on-going customer interface for all Quality related matters relative to non-conforming product.
• Implementation and maintenance of QMS / ISO system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred, though extensive experience may meet the educational requirement.
• At least 8 years of Engineering and Quality Assurance experience.
• In-depth knowledge of core quality tools (MSA, PFMEA, Control Plans, LPAs, SPC) and proficient use of problem-solving tools including GD&T, Metrology / CMM practices, Shainin, DFSS, Ishikawa Diagrams, 3L 5Why, 8D, etc.
• Quality certification preferred

About the job

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979. Over the last four decades we have grown from a family owned sheet metal contractor to a partner led full service mechanical construction, design and maintenance provider playing a significant role in the U.S. national construction industry.

By design, Hermanson is a special place to work. Our belief is that people do business with people they like. In keeping with that belief, we strive to hire and retain highly motivated people who are professional, ethically unwavering, and unrelenting in delivering quality results. We are focused on providing a workplace where high performance individuals come together to build dedicated teams driven to accomplish great things for our customers.

People love working at Hermanson, because we all share the same Core Values:

• Clients First – Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitude
• Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance
• Character Matters – Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caring
• Team - Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusive
• Appreciate – Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey
• Learn, Grow, Innovate – Challenge the status quo and always compete

The Role

We’re looking for a Project Manager that will provide leadership and direction for successful data center project completion. The Project Manager will provide a keen focus on the quality delivery and profitability of the job by planning, scheduling, and managing the project team while ensuring that the schedule and project goals for the job are met. It is critical that the Project Manager perform this work within the policies, ethical standards and objectives of Hermanson Company.

Project Managers will also be responsible for employee training and development (including their own growth and development), coordination with other departments and group managers to help meet strategic company goals, and for providing world-class customer service and building strong customer trust and relationships.

The successful Project Management candidate will have the technical and working knowledge generally achieved from at least 5 – 10 years of successful experience in the mechanical construction industry in capacities that would provide direct experience and exposure to Project Manager duties.

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $140,000. (The compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience).

Qualifications

The successful Project Management candidate will have the technical and working knowledge generally achieved from at least 5 - 10 years of successful experience in the mechanical construction industry in capacities that would provide direct experience and exposure to project manager duties. In addition, we are seeking someone who:

• Has a proven track record of excellent customer relations and problem solving.
• Has a strong technical knowledge of mechanical system operations,
• Developing and managing project plans, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Preparing client and subcontractor change orders.
• Monitor, control, and report on the financial performance of projects.
• Coordination of work with trades, subcontractors and vendors.
• Coach and mentor project team members.
• Develop project staffing plans to include labor, subcontractors.
• Is an accomplished team player.
• Can demonstrate solid computer and online navigation skills
• Has good math, communication, and reasoning ability and strong business skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering preferred or equivalent education and experience.

Hermanson provides great employee benefits:

• Very Competitive Compensation w/Bonus
• Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents)
• 401k retirement plan including 3.75% Company Matching
• Vacation and Sick Leave Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
• Disability income protection
• Employee and dependent life insurance
• Growth & development opportunities
• In-House company training program
• Certificate & Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Hermanson company LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hermanson does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Benefits found in job post

401(k), Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Tuition assistance, Disability insurance

WHO WE ARE

Delta Engineers, Architects, & Surveyors (Delta) is a multidisciplinary AEC firm founded in upstate New York in 1976. Along with our corporate headquarters located near the intersection of Interstates 81, 86 and 88, Delta has additional offices across Central New York and Chevy Chase, MD, together with remote team members located across the US. We deliver engineering and architectural design services for multiple market sectors along with providing environmental, survey, landscape architecture, and ecological services to public and private clients located throughout the continental US. Delta team members take advantage of terrific opportunities to advance professionally in a supportive team-oriented culture while enjoying generous compensation and benefits package.

WHO WE NEED

We are seeking a versatile and team-oriented Structural Project Engineer in our Structural Team, ideally located in the Syracuse or Albany, NY area, or at our Endwell, NY office. Candidates located outside the designated office locations may qualify for full remote work, subject to company policy. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. A PE is also required. Experience should include structural analysis, design, and detailing for concrete, steel, and aluminum structures. Experience with cable design is preferred.

The primary duties associated with this position include:

• The candidate should be proficient with the International Building Code (IBC); ASCE-7; ACI 318; ADM-2020; and AISC.
• Performing challenging 3-dimensional structural analyses and designs for a wide variety of clients using various state-of-the-art design software, including RISA 3D, SAP, RAM, and RISA Foundation.
• Responsible for serving as lead project engineer, i.e., taking responsibility for developing design, preparing detailed structural drawings using AutoCAD and REVIT, and specifications. This includes coordinating the work of junior team members and amongst other trades.
• Solving engineering problems using experience, judgment, and education and knowing when to ask for assistance when required.
• Write and review related reports for the services provided.
• Scoping projects and assisting project managers with proposal creation.
• Serving as a Quality Control reviewer for the designs of team members.
• Assisting the Team Leader in initiating, developing, and implementing continuous team improvement initiatives.
• Supporting structural work in our building projects within the Structural Facilities Group as workload warrants.
• Attending client meetings/presentations in the daytime or evenings.
• Communicating with client representatives, contractors, and suppliers.
• Participating in site visits/inspections/documentation during construction.
• Work on a variety of projects including schools, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and governmental projects.
• This position requires an individual that has strong technical abilities with good organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced market.

Additional duties will include preparing structural designs; prepare structural design summaries and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and REVIT; consider alternate designs and value engineering; and meeting scheduled project deadlines.

Delta is driven to exceed our clients' expectations on every project. Accordingly, the successful applicant for this position must be willing to occasionally work adjusted hours/overtime.

WHAT WE OFFER

Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000 (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities along with an internal equity and alignment with market area data.)

The following are a few of the benefits that we offer:

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Optional Vision, LTD and Term Life Insurance
• Enhanced Short Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Professional Licensing Reimbursement
• Recruitment Bonus Program

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our biotech client is seeking a Communications Project Manager to support Corporate Communications and R&D Communications in a part-time freelance capacity.

This is an ongoing 20 hours/week role with an expected duration of 6 months, with potential to extend. This position is fully remote and you will be reporting directly to the VP, Enterprise Communications.

The Communications Project Manager will serve as an operational and organizational engine for two fast-moving communications teams. This role ensures projects progress on schedule, leadership receives accurate and timely reporting, and executive-ready materials are consistently delivered. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, experienced in cross-functional communications, and comfortable working directly with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Compile weekly project updates for the VP to support executive staff meeting discussions.
• Prepare and maintain monthly team reports for Corporate Communications and R&D Communications.
• Build quarterly business reviews (QBRs), consolidating inputs from multiple workstreams into executive-ready presentations.
• Create and update executive briefing books (1-2 per week), synthesizing complex information into clear, strategic narratives.
• Attend weekly team meetings (Wednesdays at 10 AM PST and Thursdays at 11 AM PST), maintaining agendas, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring all commitments are completed.
• Coordinate project inputs across cross-functional partners; track progress, identify risks, and flag blockers.
• Gather updates from stakeholders and ensure completeness, clarity, and alignment to team priorities.
• Synthesize themes across projects to identify patterns, insights, and strategic throughlines for reporting.
• Prepare materials in polished, executive-ready formats.
• Maintain project trackers, shared documents, and operational workflows across Airtable, OneNote, and Teams.
• Support the operational organization of both communications teams as they undergo structural changes, helping maintain consistency, accountability, and predictable information flow.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, communications, executive support, or similar roles
• Experience supporting executive communications or communications teams.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success managing multiple deadlines and stakeholder inputs.
• Proactive, self-starting working style with a Type A attention to detail.
• Exceptional written communication skills and comfort preparing executive-level materials.
• Ability to confidently engage senior leaders to request updates, clarify details, and push for high quality inputs.
• Comfortable synthesizing information and identifying key themes, insights, and priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills and a personable, professional presence.

Software Required:

• Airtable
• Workfront
• PowerPoint
• OneNote

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data.

Benefits

Job Title: Director of Analytics & Insights (Amazon Agency)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Alternate location: Or home based anywhere in the US

Industry: Ecommerce (Amazon Agency)

Channel: Mostly Amazon and

Direct Reports: Team of 5-6 Analysts

Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization

Job ID: ZR_9557_JOB

Remote work policy: Full remote

Job Seniority: Executive Level, Middle Management Level

Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl)

Company Ownership: Privately Owned

Industry(ies): Ecommerce, Consumer Goods,

Function(s): eCommerce,

Region(s): Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Los Angeles Area, New Orleans, NORTH AMERICA, USA, Dallas, California, Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach, Houston, Colorado, Connecticut, San Francisco Area, Florida, Miami, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City area, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Washington

Company Description

Our client is a well-established ecommerce services organization that supports brands in building and scaling their presence across major online marketplaces (Amazon and mostly). With a long-standing track record in digital commerce, the firm provides strategic and operational support spanning retail, media, creative and performance enablement. Its environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on translating complexity into clear business value.

Objective of the Role

Our client is seeking a Director of Analytics & Insights to lead the strategic development of its measurement and insights capability. This individual will define how performance is measured, interpreted and communicated across client engagements, with a particular focus on ecommerce, digital advertising effectiveness and broader brand growth.

The role is designed for a senior leader who can combine technical depth with business judgment. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision for analytics and reporting, strengthen the quality of insight generation across the organization, and help create scalable frameworks that enable client teams to translate data into action. This position will also play an important role in shaping how advanced tools, automation and artificial intelligence support a modern analytics function.

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ecommerce analytics, digital advertising measurement and commercial insight generation, ideally gained within a brand-led environment, an agency, or a similarly complex client-facing business. A deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems is essential, particularly in relation to Amazon advertising, Amazon Marketing Cloud, omnichannel measurement and upper-funnel media effectiveness.

This person should be equally credible in technical and executive settings: capable of engaging with analysts, data partners and technical teams while also presenting clear, actionable conclusions to senior leadership. The right profile will combine strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to bring structure to an evolving function.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance the analytics and insights vision for the organization.
• Establish scalable measurement frameworks covering retail performance, advertising effectiveness, brand growth and operational health.
• Lead and develop the analytics team, strengthening capabilities, role clarity and professional growth.
• Create clear standards for reporting, dashboards and insight delivery across client accounts.
• Improve the quality of interpretation by ensuring data is translated into commercial recommendations and action plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced ecommerce measurement, including Amazon Marketing Cloud and omnichannel analytics.
• Partner with internal technology and engineering teams to improve data infrastructure, automation and reporting efficiency.
• Evaluate the current operating model and clarify ownership between analytics, reporting and client-facing teams.
• Support the development of advanced analyses that go beyond standard dashboard reporting and provide deeper strategic value.
• Ensure analytical output remains relevant, accurate, decision-oriented and aligned with the evolving needs of clients and the business.

Requirements

• Significant experience in analytics and insights leadership, including team management.
• Strong expertise in digital advertising measurement and ecommerce performance analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Amazon advertising tools, metrics and measurement methodologies, including Amazon Marketing Cloud.
• Familiarity with omnichannel measurement, customer journey analysis and upper-funnel media evaluation.
• Advanced capability in SQL and experience with business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Tableau, Looker or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of statistical or analytical tools such as Python, R or equivalent.
• Ability to design measurement frameworks that connect media investment to broader business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex analysis for non-technical audiences.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.

IDR is hiring for a 6 Month Contract to Hire Technical Product Owner
Join a leading organization in the data technology sector, where innovation and agility drive success. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to influence key data engineering initiatives, collaborating across diverse teams to deliver impactful digital products. If you're passionate about data solutions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess a strong technical acumen, this is your chance to make a difference and grow your career.

Position Overview for the Technical Product Owner:
• Act as a pivotal link between Data Engineering teams and business stakeholders to facilitate successful technology delivery across digital products
• Manage and prioritize data engineering product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria, leading refinement sessions and sprint planning
• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth delivery
• Utilize data and AI tools to analyze issues, optimize workflows, and maintain high quality in product artifacts

Requirements for the Technical Product Owner:
• Proven experience in stakeholder interaction and managing product backlogs in an Agile environment
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively
• Proficiency with SQL, data engineering processes, and related technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, SSIS, and Azure Data Lake
• Familiarity with Microsoft tech stack and data delivery tools is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and successful delivery of technical products

What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours, supporting a dynamic team that values innovation and autonomy
• Competitive pay rate of $60-68/hr, leading to an annualized salary of approximately $135,000 + 10% STIP
• Be part of a company with a strong focus on data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technology adoption
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven processes and advanced data engineering tools

Why IDR?
• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
REMOTE

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.