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Manufacturing Plant Manager – Job Description (Including Drafting & Manufacturing Oversight)

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Plant Manager oversees day-to-day plant operations—including production, drafting/design coordination, quality control, safety, and workforce management—to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing. This role serves as the bridge between engineering/drafting teams and the manufacturing floor, ensuring product designs are accurately translated into production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Operations Management

• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.
• Optimize workflow, labor allocation, and equipment utilization for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, downtime, scrap, and productivity.

2. Drafting & Engineering Collaboration

• Work closely with the drafting/engineering team to review technical drawings, blueprints, and product specifications.
• Ensure drafted designs are feasible for manufacturing and aligned with plant capabilities.
• Approve or request revisions on engineering drawings before releasing them to production.
• Translate engineering requirements into clear instructions for production staff.

3. Quality Assurance

• Maintain and enforce quality standards according to company and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate quality issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure product designs are executed accurately and match engineering specifications.
• Oversee inspection processes and documentation.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA or other relevant safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and employee training.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the plant.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, train, and evaluate production supervisors, operators, and support staff.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and a positive work environment.
• Lead performance evaluations and succession planning.

6. Resource & Budget Management

• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Manage plant budgets, cost control, and operational expenditures.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

7. Process Improvement & Technology Integration

• Recommend and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions.
• Improve drafting-to-production workflows using software tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Standardize procedures for drawing management and change control.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 5–10+ years of manufacturing experience; 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong understanding of drafting principles, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a specialized manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or PMP.

Key Competencies

• Technical drawing and blueprint interpretation
• Production planning and scheduling
• Staff leadership and conflict resolution
• Quality and safety management
• Data-driven decision making
• Cross-departmental communication

Segra is searching for a qualified and experienced Planner & Expediter (Supply Chain) to join us in a full-time capacity in our Kansas City, MO office.

Location Requirement:

This work arrangement for this role is a hybrid position, requiring three (3) days in the Kansas City, MO office, with flexibility to work remotely two (2) days each week.

Role Overview:

The Planner/Expediter plays a critical dual role within the Supply Chain organization, responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement, production planning, and material flow to meet customer demand and operational goals. This position manages short- and long-term planning, monitors inventory levels, and coordinates the timely delivery of materials and components by proactively identifying and resolving potential delays or shortages.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills to collaborate with suppliers, sales, sourcing, warehouse, engineering and operations teams, ensuring demand timelines are met and customer expectations exceeded.

Required Experience:

• 2+ years’ professional experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Project Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain and Operations Management, or similar OR an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel).

Preferred Skills:

• Develop and maintain material plans based on demand forecasts, capacity and inventory targets.
• Monitor purchase orders and demand schedules to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Act as a liason between suppliers, sourcing, and operations to expedite critical materials.
• Idenfity and mitigate supply risks and bottlenecks that could impact customer installations.
• Track and report material shortages, delays, and root causes, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistic teams to ensure inventory accuracy and proper material flow.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP systems related to planning, lead times and inventory levels.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and expediting processes.
• Resourceful problem solving, work with moderate direction, deliver high levels of customer service, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, and work cross-functionally
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems
• Comfortable with high level of transactional duties and analysis
• Sourcing and negotiation minimal; requires management support
• Travel: Less than 10%

About Segra:

Segra is one of the largest independent fiber network companies in the nation, able to offer state-of-the-art communication solutions backed by always-on customer service. We are known for our future-forward infrastructure and state-of-the-art voice and data technology solutions for businesses and the public sector, as well as wholesale transport services to some of the world’s largest carriers. Our network features the latest advances in IP, ethernet, and dark fiber architectures, as well as high performance data centers. Furthermore, our network powers technology solutions such as hosted voice, security, and cloud.

Segra has engineered our entire company operations to put our customers at the very center of everything we do. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally and continually upgrading our network infrastructure. Segra has over 1200 employees, 500k+ on-net and near-net buildings, and 44k+ fiber-route miles. We exist purely to help businesses within our footprint be successful.

Benefits Overview:

Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
• Volunteer days, parental leave
• Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance

Our Commitment to Equality:

Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Salary Range: $41,055 - $51,345

Beyond competitive health and retirement benefits with immediate 401(k) vesting, Segra also invests in your total well-being through programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellness.

Company Summary:

We are a well-established CNC and fabrication machine distributor with U.S. headquarters south of Kansas City. The company is renowned for its high-end machine tool products, low employee turnover, strong industry reputation, and a stable, honest, employee-focused culture. We emphasize treating both employees and customers well, promotes efficiency and continuous improvement, and maintains a collaborative, hands-off management style that values self-motivated and independent team members. The company sells and services premium machine tools with a strong focus on Fanuc controls.

Job Summary:

The National Service Manager will lead the service department for the machine tool division. This critical role involves overseeing existing Service Managers and service staff, providing technical support to order processing, collaborating with machine tool builders, and ensuring smooth installations, service delivery, and customer satisfaction. It is primarily office-based with minimal travel (occasional visits to other offices).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Service Department, overseeing all service personnel and operations, including equipment installation, diagnostics, routine maintenance, repairs, and custom modifications.
• Develop and administer Service Department processes, covering:
• Service scheduling guidelines
• Allocation and coordination of service personnel and resources nationwide
• Recording and monitoring of assets in both internal databases and vendor platforms
• Monitoring and documenting costs related to installations and warranty work
• Issuing non-conformance reports and supplier corrective action requests (CARs)
• Designing and rolling out a structured Preventative Maintenance initiative
• Confirm that the Service Department is properly equipped with required support, including:
• Detailed installation and repair documentation
• Appropriate tools, equipment, and instrumentation
• Clear project timelines and schedules
• Organization and delivery of training programs for service technicians
• Access to technical support from equipment manufacturers and external service partners
• Oversee general projects involving machine tools, automation equipment, accessories, and add-ons; act as the main point of contact (POC) for third-party system integrations with external partners.
• Verify adherence to customer-specific protocols and requirements prior to and throughout project execution.
• Conduct technical evaluation of incoming machine orders in partnership with the Director and Inside Sales team:
• Review order specifications and clarify customer needs in collaboration with the sales team
• Communicate order particulars and timelines to Service Coordinators
• Offer technical expertise to order processing personnel for machine tool and accessory quotations/orders.
• Collaborate with machine tool manufacturers (and their sales/service teams) to optimize workflows and address any emerging concerns.
• Assist the sales team with technical details during the pre-sale phase, gathering necessary information to confirm proper machine and option configurations for smooth installation and optimal customer outcomes.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in the machine tool industry (in areas such as service, sales, applications engineering, or direct technical/hands-on roles).
• Previous supervisory or management experience within a service department (strongly preferred)
• Practical, hands-on background working directly with machine tools.
• Strong communication skills (customer facing and internally)
• Fundamental understanding of machine tool control systems, electrical components, and mechanical principles.
• Solid project management capabilities.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce experience preferred).
• Basic proficiency in CAD-CAM software.
• Highly organized, with outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with a proactive, innovative approach.
• Commercially aware, focused on operational efficiency, and receptive to fresh ideas and methods (not rigid or overly fixed in viewpoints).
• Capable of grasping technical subject matter to communicate clearly and effectively with technicians, manufacturers, and other internal/external parties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or education in manufacturing engineering.

Building the people that build the world.

SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

The Sr. Project Manager (PM) is expected to “own” each assigned project and protect its gross margin by closely monitoring material and labor costs and taking action to correct and report variances of these costs. This role is responsible for resolving project problems in a timely manner and maintaining project quality and adherence to schedule and budget. The PM closes out each project after ensuring the completion of all required work and documents, all submittals required to the customer, and the final payment. The PM communicates very effectively to ensure the satisfaction of both customers and internal resources. Interaction with organization is detailed within Standard Work Process Map (SWPM, “EVACI”)

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

• PM shall be engaged in the Proposal Phase
• Set up and lead the SPX cross-functional Project Team. Identify the project targets and address tasks to the Project Team members, monitor the activities
• First line of communication with customers and consortium partners
• Regular communication with major sub suppliers, field construction, and SPX internal departments to address issues related to past, current, and future topics. Set up meetings schedules and communication rules. (For example, this could include working with related groups, such as EH&S, on issues and resolution.)
• Contract management with interaction between all parties involved
• Financial responsibility to maintain target margin of project, forecast revenues with full visibility and costs associated with projects, incl. POC and progress, develop payment schedules (cash flow plan)
• Project time schedule management between engineering, construction, and supply chain resources
• Responsible for maintaining accuracy of Project Status Report and provide regular updates to management
• Document control and responsibility for the DCL Document Control List
• Change order and claims management
• Project risk management
• Insurance management
• Travel to customer or internal meetings (offices, job sites, workshops)
• Responsible for managing projects in all countries in which SPX does business
• Review project contracts, track deliveries, and time and material order processing
• Material costing and as-sold margin verification
• Identify and support continuous Operational Excellence (OpEx) improvement initiatives
• Initiate and drive a successful the Lessons Learned process to inform other projects and/or the proposal managers of new projects
• Act as agent of Company per corporate guidelines
• Project assignment is based on size and scope

Performance Metrics:

• Customer satisfaction (internal & external)
• Delivery of target project margin
• On-time delivery of milestones
• Accuracy of cost and revenue forecasting
• Meet required quality standard

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Certification/Other Skills and Abilities

• Certification according to the US PMI standard preferred
• Product knowledge
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
• Experience with SAP or other ERP preferred
• Project scheduling experience preferred
• Solid base of leadership skills

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience managing strategic or high-value customer accounts and participating in Quarterly Business Reviews
• Demonstrated ability to review and influence revenue and margin forecasts, performance dashboards, and key execution metrics
• Experience driving improvements using lessons learned, voice-of-customer (VOC), and quality initiatives
• Familiarity with SAP, QTC, and/or other ERP and order management systems
• Manufacturing, engineered-to-order, or industrial operations experience preferred
• Experience managing vendor performance to contractual, quality, and delivery commitments

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business or engineering, or equivalent education and experience
• Experience in the power plant or similar industry
• Min. 2-3 years of project or construction management experience
• Project assignment is based on size and scope
• Experience in accounting, engineering, construction management, and/or supply chain preferred

Travel & Working Environment

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Bending/stooping
• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel up to 25 percent of the time

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis

JOB SUMMARY

The Commercialization Manager is the quarterback of go-to-market and commercialization efforts across all products. This role ensures that each product release, enhancement, and new offering is positioned for success by aligning resources, driving cross-functional execution, and supporting Product Managers with commercialization tasks such as pricing, packaging, messaging, and launch readiness.

The ideal candidate thrives at orchestrating complex work across marketing, sales, product, clinical, legal, and customer operations. They bring a structured, repeatable approach while staying nimble in a fast-moving, multi-product environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercialization Leadership

• Serve as the central point of coordination for all commercialization efforts across the product portfolio.

• Develop and manage commercialization plans, timelines, and checklists to ensure consistency and accountability across teams.

• Maintain a portfolio-level view of upcoming launches, enhancements, and market-facing changes.

Cross-Functional Orchestration

• Ensure the right teams (Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Clinical, Legal, CS, Training, etc.) are aligned, resourced, and executing according to plan.

• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions, launch readiness reviews, and go/no-go decisions.

• Anticipate and remove blockers related to resourcing, prioritization, or communication gaps.

Product Manager Support

• Partner closely with Product Managers to support commercialization tasks like:

• Pricing and packaging updates
• Sales enablement needs
• Enabling professional services
• Provide templates, playbooks, and coaching to help PMs deliver consistent commercialization artifacts and outputs.

Launch Execution & Readiness

• Ensure all required materials and processes are in place for successful launch (e.g., sales enablement content, training modules, support documentation, release communications).

• Track progress against key commercialization milestones and proactively escalate risks.

• Own internal communication of what is launching, when, and why it matters.

Operational Excellence

• Continuously improve commercialization processes and rituals—intake, scoping, planning, and go-to-market workflows.

• Standardize tools, templates, and KPIs used across product lines.

• Identify opportunities to increase speed, reduce friction, and strengthen cross-team visibility.

Market & Business Alignment

• Ensure commercialization plans align with company strategy, revenue targets, market needs, and partner commitments.

• Provide input into quarterly and annual planning on commercialization capacity and readiness.

• Support forecasting and resource planning for upcoming launches.

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.

W2 Only , Position is Contract to hire

Title: Power BI Developer

Duration: 4-6 Months + Contract to hire

Location: Remote

• This role at Client is as unique as it is rewarding because of the AF IPAAL Values (Integrity, Passion, Accountability, Achievement, Leadership) and TRI Model (Trust, Respect, Inclusion).
• This role will serve as a launchpad for a data career for candidates who are passionate about data. As a Power BI Analytics Developer on our Data Insights & Innovation team, the candidate will be a key player from day one. The role offers hands-on experience in building real reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI that users need to make critical decisions. The candidate will work closely with senior analysts and business stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI reports and dashboards.
• This is an excellent opportunity for the candidate to gain real-world experience in the full lifecycle of analytics development, from data modeling to visualization, in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Departmental Expectation Of Employee

• Adheres to AF Policy and Procedures and the AF IPAAL Values and TRI Model
• Acts as a role model within and outside AF.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Communicates regularly with the departmental leader about department issues.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of the position.
• Meets Department productivity standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in development of Power BI reports and dashboards to replace existing reports and dashboards in WebFOCUS
• Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure the accuracy and reliability of reports.
• Assist in development of clear, compelling, and user-friendly visualizations that tell a story and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Document data sources, report logic, and development processes to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability

Key Opportunities

• Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Power BI and potentially connecting to various data sources
• A deep understanding of how data analytics drives key business decisions across different functions
• Experience working in a professional Agile/Scrum environment, managing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Mentorship from experienced data professionals and opportunities for networking.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or a similar data visualization tool.
• Understanding of database concepts and data modeling.
• Basic knowledge of SQL.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Americans With Disability Specifications Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• This is a fully remote position requiring reliable high-speed internet access and a dedicated workspace.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.