Engineering Jobs in Downey California Remote

Akkodis is seeking an Industrial Engineer for a direct-hire job with a client in Van Nuys, CA 91406 (Hybrid). Ideally, looking for applicants with a solid background in the Aerospace industry.

Salary Range: $950,000 to $115,000; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary from time to time.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Design and implement new methods, processes, and procedures to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and improve workflow.
• Conduct time-and-motion studies to establish labor standards and optimize resource utilization.
• Identify and implement automation and technology solutions to improve manufacturing processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address production issues.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new projects and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing projects.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

a) Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work history.

b) Experience

• Three to five years of experience in methods engineering, process improvement, or industrial engineering.

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Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

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We are seeking a Production Artist to join a growing team within the CPG / Packaging space. This role is full-time, onsite in Van Nuys for the first 6-9 months with the potential for 1 day remote flexibility after that timeframe.

You will be working with cross-functional teams including Design, Creative, and Production.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Handle day-to-day print production design, including preparing and processing files for vendors and ensuring assets are ready for output
- Execute basic to advanced production art tasks to support packaging and print initiatives
- Assist with coordinating sample production, including working with overseas partners and potentially helping transition sample printing locally to improve turnaround times
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to speed up the packaging creation process by providing inhouse concepts and technical visual references

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Strong print production design skills as the primary core competency
- Understanding or interest in 3D printing workflows
- Curiosity and eagerness to grow skills in AI driven packaging tools, 3D rendering, CAD, and emerging technologies
- A proactive, collaborative mindset with willingness to jump in, and expand skillsets as needed
- Onsite availability 5 days per week for at least 6-9 months

NICE TO HAVE:
- Contribute to packaging development, assisting with concepting and supporting vendors by creating visuals such as CAD-style drawings or 3D representations of packaging
- Support the team with 3D modeling, rendering, and visualization using tools such as CAD or Blender
- Explore and apply new technologies and AI tools related to packaging generation, design workflows, and process optimization
- Experience with packaging engineering at some level - including familiarity with CAD, Blender, or similar 3D modeling tools

If you think you're a good fit for this role, send us your portfolio / resume!

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Field Applications Engineer – Aerospace & Space Systems

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

A leading developer of rugged embedded computing systems used in aerospace, defense, and space applications is looking for a Field Applications Engineer to support customers across the United States. This role acts as the technical bridge between customers, engineering teams, and business development, helping aerospace and defense organizations integrate mission-critical computing solutions into their systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for US customers.
• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support across aerospace, defense, and space programs.
• Work with customers to define system requirements and identify appropriate solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and customer workshops.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Support business development by helping translate customer requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including application notes and integration guidance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware or software development/support.
• 3+ years in a customer-facing engineering role (Field Applications, technical sales, or field engineering).
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong understanding of embedded computing systems.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to customers and internal teams.

Due to regulatory requirements, candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace, defense, or space industry experience.
• SpaceVPX or cPCI architectures.
• ARM or PowerPC processor architectures.
• Embedded operating systems such as VxWorks or Linux.
• NVIDIA embedded GPU platforms.

Why Join?

• Work on mission-critical computing systems used across land, air, sea, and space.
• Collaborate with major aerospace primes and innovative space companies.
• Join a company at the forefront of embedded computing technology.

Due to the number of applicants, if you have not received feedback after 2 weeks of applying, then unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful.

Role: Formulation Chemist

Location: California (Onsite, full time)

I am currently partnered exclusively with a globally recognized industry leading skincare brand in the Personal Care industry, in search for a Formulation Chemist.

We are looking for a 'go getter', the purpose of this position is to support the R&D Manager with skincare bench formulation, you will work amongst industry leading professionals and be trained to a high level.

This individual must be highly skilled in skincare formulation, self sufficient and able to manage multiple project simultaneously.

Requirements:

• 2/3+ years formulation experience with a Personal Care contract manufacturer or brand. Skincare or OTC skincare category experience is most admirable.
• Must be able to turnaround formulations quickly to a high standard.
• Minimum Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a Science Related relevant field.

Responsibilities:

• Keep an organized and orderly laboratory environment.
• Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development team.
• Formulate skincare products such as creams, lotions, serums in batch.
• Be able to make necessary formula revisions from testing team.
• Must be able to tech transfer different skincare formulations.
• Be able to for research, formulate and manage cross-functional team projects.
• Conduct necessary stability testing.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of formulations, procedures, observations and results.
• Calculate appropriate specification ranges and create CofAs for formulas.
• Prepare and log samples for submission.
• Work with less senior chemists, validating less senior chemist's formulas.
• Order raw material samples and maintain raw material storage room.
• Be able to navigate a formulation software or database required, such as breaking down formula and entering raw materials such as CAS, INCI, cost information.
• Request raw material documentation from vendors and maintain documents organized in shared folder.
• Assist other lab staff as needed, as well as communicating with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams as needed.
• Must be willing to travel to contract manufacturer sites and supervise scale up batches as needed.

Skills:

• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to independently manage multiple high priority projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.) or Google Workspace.
• Must be a critical thinker and have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be agile and comfortable working in fast paced environment.
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a reputable and highly respected company in the Personal Care industry.

At AMCL, a Turner & Townsend Company, you'll join a global team of thought leaders committed to making a difference to infrastructure and society. If you bring your talent, enthusiasm, and creativity, we'll help you realize your potential, providing the opportunity to learn, develop and work on our exciting projects happening around the world.

For 75 years Turner & Townsend has been helping to deliver transformational programs across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors, making a difference in people's lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors. With 112 offices around the globe, Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

In 2017, AMCL joined forces with Turner & Townsend. AMCL is recognized as the world's leading specialist infrastructure, asset management and asset information consultancy. We have built a global reputation for leadership in asset management thinking and on-the-ground delivery. AMCL was founded in 1997 and has worked with over 300 infrastructure organizations globally, across the energy, transportation, and utility sectors. Our teams thrive on the opportunities to share learning and good practice with our clients enabling them to realize true value from the work we deliver. With headquarters in the UK and branches around the globe, AMCL has one of the largest teams of specialist Infrastructure asset management consultants in the world.

AMCL is looking to recruit a Senior Data Asset Management Consultant into the US team. The role will support the delivery of a variety of consultancy and transformation projects for high profile infrastructure organizations across multiple sectors, including transit, power, municipal, ports, and real estate. The role provides an opportunity to work on a variety of projects including asset management capability improvement and implementation projects, asset information projects, and data analytics.

The role will be based on the West Coast; however, there will be the opportunity to support projects throughout the US West Coast. The candidate can sit out of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, or Seattle.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a Senior Consultant within the delivery team and support the implementation of business transformation projects, including asset management consultancy, training, and data and information projects.
• Work independently, lead, or collaborate with the wider US or global team to deliver the complete lifecycle of asset management transformation projects, from sourcing to project closure.
• Consult with clients in the improvement of their asset management capabilities.
• Lead and manage the delivery of asset management projects and tasks for clients on time, to budget, and in line with the AMCL project governance requirements.
• Identify, manage, and support business development and sales activities, including identifying new opportunities, supporting bid work, writing proposals, and developing presentations.
• Support project management, including tracking budget and schedule, identifying risks and issues, participate in status meetings, and develop monthly progress reports.
• Deliver project work, including but not limited to, facilitating internal and external interviews and workshops, writing reports, and delivering presentations.
• Conduct data analyses, including analyzing complex datasets; identifying trends and insights; and performing descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Develop financial models, including whole lifecycle cost modeling and analysis.
• Develop and produce asset management artefacts on behalf and in collaboration with clients.
• Contribute to leading thinking on emerging business and asset management topics.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, urban planning, or related fields.
• Minimum of six years of experience performing similar work with or on behalf of an infrastructure organization
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with data analytics and whole lifecycle cost analysis
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, VBA, etc.)
• Ability to work autonomously and under minimal direction from project teams to develop high-quality deliverables
• Critical thinker and problem solver, ability to diagnose root causes and apply knowledge and experience to solve problems creatively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts and findings into clear, concise, and accessible insights
• Strong people and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Self-starter, proactive, and takes initiative
• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and maturity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced management consulting setting, including experience with managing multiple projects/tasks concurrently and delivering projects or tasks on time and to budget.
• Knowledge of relevant asset management guidance and standards, including ISO 55001, the Institute of Asset Management's Asset Management Anatomy, and the Global Forum for Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM) Asset Management Landscape.
• Experience with implementing asset management programs with public sector organizations.
• Experience managing relational databases.
• Experience with extract, transform and load (ETL) (e.g., using SQL queries).
• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau.

The salary range for this full-time role is $120,000-$140,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend AMCL reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

*Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.

AMCL employees should feel that they are part of a team and that opportunities are always available to them. We provide and encourage:

• Clear mechanisms and arrangements for career progression
• Consistent and open communication, informing the team of new developments and encouraging them to give feedback, suggestions and constructive criticism
• A sense of pride and understanding in the services and products of AMCL and how we communicate and deliver them
• A workplace where AMCL team members feel supported, enabled and rewarded
• A culture that is fair, engaging, enjoyable and provides clear accountability and personal ownership

In turn, we expect all of our employees to exhibit the following core behaviors:

• Make change happen - embraces change, showing initiative and willingness to take responsibility for solving challenges
• Do better every day - focuses on efficient and effective execution to improve performance. Shows determination and resilience to deliver to the highest possible ethical standards

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend's policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend or AMCL personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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.