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Job Description

The Digital Accessibility Specialist supports the Accessibility Center of Excellence (COE) by partnering with Product, Design, Engineering, and Quality teams to deliver inclusive, accessible digital experiences at scale. In this role, you will conduct audits of design systems and content management platforms. You will perform manual and automated accessibility testing across web and mobile experiences, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA, and related standards. You will identify accessibility barriers, author high-quality defects and documentation requirements, and contribute to training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of accessibility practices across company.

Top 3 skills: Knowledge of accessibility standards, experience with assistive technology, experience with accessibility documentation

Soft Skills Needed: strong oral and written communication, collaboration and stakeholder management, coaching would be beneficial.

Project person will be supporting auditing and documenting our design system for accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accessibility audits of design systems and content management platforms.
• Create requirements for accessibility documentation to support users of these systems and platforms
• Contribute accessibility guidance, job aids, checklists, and training materials to knowledge repositories.
• Evaluate web and mobile experiences using assistive technologies and automated testing tools to identify accessibility issues.
• Test products against WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
• Create clear, actionable accessibility defects with reproduction steps, user impact, and standards mapping.
• Partner with Product, UX, Engineering, and QA teams to integrate accessibility into Agile workflows.
• Advocate for inclusive design and help teams understand real-world user experiences with assistive technology.
• Demonstrate company values of respect, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Project Design Engineer

Locations: Phoenix, AZ | Columbus, OH | Cincinnati, OH

A nationally recognized architectural and engineering consultancy is looking to add a technically sharp and forward-thinking Project Design Engineer – Structural to their team. With offices in key markets and a reputation for innovation and quality, this firm is known for tackling projects that span commercial, civic, and institutional sectors. You're being invited to join a dynamic team where your skills in structural design will be valued, and you'll have plenty of chances to learn and grow alongside talented colleagues in a supportive atmosphere.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute to the design and documentation of building structures using steel, concrete, timber, and hybrid systems.
• You'll play a key role in ensuring structural elements meet regulatory standards and are thoroughly analyzed for both new construction and renovation initiatives.
• Work closely with project managers on design intent, deliverables, and timelines.
• Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and other stakeholders to align structural solutions with project goals.
• Participate in quality checks, internal reviews, and technical coordination across project milestones.
• Help assess design challenges and offer technical input to guide project direction efficiently.

Qualifications:

• A background in civil or structural engineering with a bachelor's degree is required, and having a postgraduate degree would be a significant advantage.
• A strong background in structural engineering and building design is expected, with familiarity with a variety of materials and systems.
• EIT with active progress toward PE/SE licensure, or currently licensed as a PE/SE.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes and experience using structural modeling tools.
• Team-first mindset with a track record of positive collaboration and quality execution.

Why Join This Firm?

• Work on impactful projects that are shaping skylines and communities nationwide.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals and a budgeted path for continuing education.
• Strong internal culture that promotes autonomy, creativity, and career progression.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Annual bonus potential
• Student loan repayment options
• Certification/licensure reimbursement
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance support

If you’re ready to grow your technical capabilities while making a lasting impact through structural design, this role offers a compelling path forward.

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Kelly Services is looking for a production supervisor for a packaging company in Florence, KY.

This is a direct hire role and is not temporary or contract. Position is a salaried role and pays between $88,500 and $92,000 yearly with benefits that include 3 weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, health and life insurance, 401k match up to 6%, etc.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NIGHT SHIFT POSITION. The hours are 7:45p-8:15a and would be on a 2-2-3 12 hour shift. Rotation would be one week you would work Mon, Tues, Sat, and Sun and the next week you would work the opposite days.

We are looking for someone that has at least 5 years of experience in supervisory role in manufacturing with at least one year in Industrial Manufacturing. This is a very hands on role where you will spend most of your time on the floor. You'll start your day going over safety with the team of 22 employees over 5 different lines. You'll also be following up on production actions, negotiation and managing staff shortages. At times, you will be relieving someone to take a lunch and will be working in their position until someone is able to take over. Position requires steel toed shoes or boots and is provided by the customer.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets. Ensure adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.

• Lead and motivate production teams, providing guidance and support. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Allocate tasks and responsibilities to ensure smooth workflow.

• Collaborate with quality control teams to maintain and improve product quality. Implement and enforce quality control processes within the production process.

• Identify areas for process optimization, efficiency enhancement, and cost reduction. Implement improvements to enhance overall production performance.

• Train, mentor, and develop production staff. Ensure that team members are adequately skilled and knowledgeable in their roles. Support ongoing training initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards. Implement safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace hazards. Conduct regular safety meetings.

• Collaborate with materials management to ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials for production. Monitor and control inventory levels to support production needs.

• Address production issues in real-time, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams as needed.

• Maintain accurate records of production activities, quality control measures, and any incidents. Ensure compliance with documentation requirements.

• Effectively communicate production goals, targets, and expectations to the team. Collaborate with other departments to streamline production processes.

Position Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma with prior leadership experience preferred.

Experience:

• 5-7 years’ experience with supervision in a manufacturing environment

• Strong Leadership Skills, Advanced leadership and coaching skills preferred

• Strong mathematical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

About PFX™

We engineer leading fluid solutions that keep the world moving and we’re building a better future while we do it. As a vertically integrated global powerhouse, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and 4 R&D centers across the world, delivering performance from lab to road in over 40 countries.

PFX Group™ brings together a family of trusted companies including Recochem, Prestone, Adam’s Polishes, B&B Blending, Kost USA, Ultra Clear, POR and Auto-Chem, each with deep expertise, regional insight, and a shared commitment to engineering excellence.

From automotive and heavy-duty thermal management systems to household and industrial solutions, our products are built for performance, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in fluid technology.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking an applicant interested in a long-term position in the Cincinnati Technology Center CTC conducting analytical testing to support, production, product stewardship, and technical services growth. A person with 5 -10 years of experience in analytical laboratory testing is preferred. Job assignments are varied; thus, flexibility is essential.

As part of the Technical Services team, a Senior technician must be able to work on multiple services projects or Development test items simultaneously. Duties include but are not limited to running and troubleshooting and monitoring analytical laboratory testing equipment, conducting wet chemistry tests to evaluate automotive products, analyzing test results and reporting results with limited supervision. An interest in automobile and industrial fluid technology and application is highly desirable.

The Analytical Senior Laboratory Technician plays an integral role in technical services of the PFX Group/KOSTUSA. The responsibilities include the setup, testing, and documentation of analytical testing specifically liquid or gas chromatography, based out of the KOSTUSA, CTC Site. The Cincinnati Technology Center CTC Analytical laboratory performs ICP, IC, HPLC, GC, FT-IR and physical property testing on automotive, heavy duty, heat transfer fluid, Fire Resistant Hydraulic fluid (HFC type) and Gas dehydration. The Analytical Technician will be expected to run a variety of analytical tests in a demanding fast-paced environment with the internal Technical Services team as well as external partners to support the services, and solve problems based on the needs of the business.

Job Functions

Job assignments are varied, and flexibility is essential. Basic requirements include.

• Conducts activities following established Corporate and Site Safety procedures and notifies the Supervisor of any unsafe conditions or practices in the area.
• Prepares materials, sets up, and runs instruments and reports analytical test results.
• Operates physical, chemical, optical, and analytical equipment for samples submitted to the CTC Analytical laboratory.
• Responsible for instrument calibrations, verifications, and calibration standards
• Maintains instrumentation calibration reference standards
• Maintains instruments and coordinates annual PM’s, service calls, and service contracts
• Manages collecting and shipping samples for 3rd party analysis
• Records and tabulates data in laboratory notebook in legal form following defined procedures.
• Observes irregularities, unusual behavior, or trends in tests, and interprets causes.
• Performs troubleshooting on instrumentation when needed to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Communicates the results of work to Manager following prescribed procedures.
• Work with sample tracking database, including entering, reporting and logging out samples.
• Prepares periodic written reports.
• Other duties assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and carry out to completion, sample testing in accordance with CTC Management system with limited supervision. Communicates results, conclusions and recommendations in person and in formal written reports.
• Must be able to safely follow detailed Analytical test procedures, making observations, recording test data into spreadsheets and laboratory notebooks, and summarizing data into presentable form.
• Assist in the preparation of departmental documentation including Standard Operating Procedures, job safety analysis procedures and project technical reports. Support/design new and novel analytical test procedures/methods to support services.
• Ensure that samples are reported on time, meeting quality and turnaround targets.
• Answer technical enquiries related to your work accurately and quickly.
• Conduct research to stay up to date with analytical instrument trends and submit ideas for cost saving and new or improved test method opportunities.
• Drive improved standards of safety and housekeeping and Senior initiatives to improve laboratory practices.
• Ensure that all activities within the laboratory are risk assessed and documented.
• Possess good oral communication skills and a flexible approach to work. Conducts self in a professional manner and exerts a positive impact upon the morale and attitude of other team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum education required is Bachelors of Science degree level in chemistry or equivalent science with 5 – 10 years of experience in an analytical laboratory.
• Must be able to follow instructions, work independently and safely in a laboratory environment and work on several projects at the same time.
• Strong written communication skills are required.
• A background in analytical instruments, preferably within the consumer products industry, is a plus.
• Ability to work well with peers is required.
• Ability/desire to grow technically through continued education and learning is essential.
• Analysis to application experience

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities – we prioritize internal promotions
• Generous 401k match
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage and Telemedicine
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance program – support for continued education and professional development

Please note: A pre-employment background check, including a criminal record check and drug testing, is required.

PFX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Valco Melton, a world leader in adhesive application, fluid handling, and quality assurance systems, is seeking an Instructional Designer to join the Technical Communications team at our world headquarters in Cincinnati.

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for developing both e-learning and in-person learning modules for internal and external customers. Internally, these modules will be used to improve training quality for our technical personnel. Externally, these resources perform a critical role in the acceptance and proper use of Valco Melton’s equipment at customer sites.

The Instructional Designer will be the sole developer of these learning modules but will have robust support from the Engineering and Service teams. Along with this support, the Designer will have access to demonstration equipment and instructional design tools, with Articulate 360 as the central focus.

Note: this role is a 100% on-site position based at Valco Melton’s world headquarters in Cincinnati.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Work with colleagues across the company, especially Technical Service and Engineering to create training content for both online and in-person environments.
• Be prepared to produce basic video recording, editing, and production of Valco Melton equipment for training module material.
• Use technical writing skills for script development and editing.
• Use AI-based translation tools to translate learning modules into multiple languages.
• Use Articulate-360 training development software tools, specifically for online learning modules.
• Use PowerPoint, audio, and video tools for development of in-person training material.
• Visit customer sites to gain understanding of how Valco Melton equipment works and how it integrates with the machines in various markets,
• Accompany trainers to obtain occasional direct feedback on training material.
• Work with company resources to provide suitable narration of scripts used in online learning modules.
• Obtain an online Instructional Design certificate if not already certified.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, technology, technical writing, or other applicable field.
• Certified in Instructional Design by an accredited program.
• 3-5 years of experience with in-person training or training development.

Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and personal time.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Professional development assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• On-site fitness center and exercise amenities.

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering
• Proficient in Python with experience building tools using widely adopted libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Requests, BeautifulSoup, FastAPI, and SQLAlchemy
• Skilled in packaging, testing, and deploying Python applications using tools like pytest, setuptools, and Docker
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications using AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation), with a strong grasp of scalable and secure architecture principles.
• Experience designing and operating DevOps platforms including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins), and container orchestration using ECS or EKS - Experience designing and operating monitoring, logging, and performance optimization tools (e.g., OpenSearch, Open Telemetry, CloudWatch, X-Ray)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail, self-discipline, and passion to drive and innovate
• Must be comfortable with test-driven development, continuous integration, and agile development methodologies using tools like GIT, Artifactory, and Jenkins
• Experience working with offshore development teams is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related field, or equivalent experience is preferred

Estimated Min Rate: $140,000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $165,000.00
What's In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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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.