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About Us

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC (CATK) is a U.S. subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced electric vehicle and energy storage batteries. CATK plays a pivotal role in advancing electric mobility, strengthening energy resilience, fostering innovation, and building strategic partnerships to support market development across the United States.

Our Vision

To become a globally leading innovative technology corporation, contribute meaningfully to sustainable energy solutions, and provide a platform that supports both the professional and personal growth of our employees.

Job Overview

To better serve the global auto industry electric vehicle trend in the United States, CATL, through its U.S.-based subsidiary, CATK, is seeking multiple dedicated and experienced Production Quality Engineers to oversee the quality management and control of our production line processes. This role involves implementing quality assurance activities and executing the assigned quality assurance tasks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Be responsible for quality management and control of the production line processes.
2. Ensure all quality-related activities are performed effectively and in compliance with company standards and requirements.
3. Monitor and manage quality activities including SPC (Statistical Process Control), FAI (First Article Inspection), MES (Manufacturing Execution System) inspection, FIFO (First In, First Out), error proofing, rework, and equipment qualification.
4. Support various process audits, including process audits and LPA (Layered Process Audit) audits.
5. Conduct quality risk identification and initiate quality improvement activities.
6. Manage changes in the production process and ensure effective implementation of process response plans.
7. Provide training and support to enhance the PQE technicians' overall competency.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
2. 3+ years of experience in production quality control or quality assurance, particularly in the vehicle manufacturing industry.
3. Strong knowledge of the basic principles of battery operations.
4. Familiarity with the basic characteristics of communication faults and mechanical structure failure.
5. Proficiency in product failure analysis methods.
6. Proficient in using quality analysis and improvement tools such as FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), FTA (Fault Tree Analysis), 8D (8 Disciplines Problem Solving), Six Sigma, and SPC (Statistical Process Control).
7. Strong data analysis and processing abilities.
8. Proficient in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
9. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
11. Ability to maintain a full-time work schedule with regular in-person attendance is required for this position.
12. Ability to interact professionally with individuals of varied backgrounds and skill level.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

1. Regular, predictable on-site attendance is an essential function of this role.
2. Ability to move throughout offices, manufacturing facilities, and construction areas, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs or ladders.
3. Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.
4. Ability to work in varied environments, including offices, industrial, and construction settings.
5. Willingness to travel to other job sites as business needs require.
6. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits

1. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
2. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
3. 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
4. Paid time off and company holidays.
5. Professional development and growth opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CATK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employment Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. CATK reserves the right to modify, revise, or add job responsibilities as business needs evolve. Employment with CATK is at-will, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Export Control & Data Security Compliance

This position may involve access to sensitive systems or information subject to U.S. export control and data security regulations. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s ability to comply with applicable laws and company policies related to data protection and controlled information access.

Vice President of Operations | Confidential Search | Midwest RHH202607

Harvey Hohauser & Associates is conducting a retained search for a Vice President of Operations on behalf of a long-established, privately owned manufacturer serving non-automotive transportation OEMs. The company specializes in low-volume, high-variation engineered interiors — combining precision engineering, ergonomic design, and durable materials. The organization is in the midst of a significant operational and financial transformation, and this leader will be central to its success. HAVES:

Turnaround or strategic transformation operational leadership experience

Be in West Michigan

Low volume/job shop manufacturing experience

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP of Operations will lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations and serve as the CEO's operational right hand. This is a turnaround leadership role, one that demands both shop-floor credibility and boardroom presence. The right candidate will drive sustainable profitability through operational discipline, process standardization, and cultural transformation.

This is not a role for a manager who delegates from a distance. It requires a hands-on executive who leads by example, builds trust at every level of the organization, and has a proven record of getting results.

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, including 10+ years in senior operations roles
• Demonstrated success leading operational turnarounds in custom-order, high-mix (job shop) manufacturing environments
• Experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing, metal fabrication, and assembly operations
• Strong financial acumen
• Proven ability to lead within a UAW environment
• A "blue-collar executive" equally effective in motivating hourly associates and presenting to ownership
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or management; MBA a plus

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a high-visibility leadership position with direct impact on the trajectory of a company mid-transformation with the full support of the CEO and ownership group.

#VPofOperations #OperationsLeadership #ManufacturingLeadership #Turnaround #LeanManufacturing #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence

Account Director, Community Solutions (Bulk Acquisition) | Ripple Fiber

Location: Michigan

Team: Bulk Community Solutions

Reports to: VP, MDU (Mike Tarrant)

Type: Full-time

Travel: Up to 50% (primarily day trips; occasional overnights)

About Ripple Fiber

At Ripple Fiber, we deliver more than high-speed internet. We’re creating a ripple effect by producing opportunities and brighter futures for the residents of the communities we serve. Join America’s most innovative, industry-leading fiber internet company, and help shape the future.

We believe the biggest wave starts as a ripple.

About Our Culture

We are a dynamic, fast-growing, and innovative company driven by ambitious self-starters with entrepreneurial mindsets. Our fast-paced environment fosters creativity, collaboration, and initiative. We are people-centric, placing strong emphasis on employee experience, career growth, and professional development.

About the Role

You’ll spearhead Ripple Fiber’s growth in multi-dwelling unit (MDU) communities by identifying, developing, and closing bulk agreements with builders, property managers, ownership groups, and HOA/board stakeholders. This is a strategic, field-heavy role requiring strong business development skills, contract negotiation expertise, and technical fluency. You will navigate Right of Entry (ROE) and Bulk Internet Master Services Agreements (MSAs), coordinate with internal build teams, and ensure successful community launches.

Responsibilities:

Deal Strategy & Prospecting

• Develop territory plans to source and progress MDU bulk opportunities (new build and brownfield), owning the funnel from first touch to signed ROE.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with key decision-makers and consultants across the MDU ecosystem, including property owners, HOA boards, developers, VP of Construction, building operations leaders, asset managers, multifamily brokers, property managers, and specialized consultants (legal, finance, IT managed services). Engage these stakeholders to influence complex, multi-party decisions and drive bulk agreements through long sales cycles.
• Generate leads through proactive networking, referrals, and on-site engagement, as well as participation in industry trade shows, multifamily conferences, and association events. Build visibility through memberships in key real estate and property management organizations, and leverage relationships with consultants (legal, finance, IT managed services) to uncover opportunities. Utilize CRM systems and market intelligence tools to identify and prioritize high-value accounts, including national and regional builders, developers, and ownership groups. Drive outreach campaigns targeting decision-makers and influencers across the MDU ecosystem to consistently feed the top of the funnel.
• Solution Design & Value Story: Create and deliver compelling value presentations that position Ripple Fiber as a trusted advisor to national and regional developer teams. Highlight fiber’s long-term reliability and future-proof performance, its impact on property resale value, and the strategic advantage of locked-in revenue streams through bulk agreements. Connect technical benefits to financial outcomes to influence key stakeholders.
• Diagnose property needs (construction timelines, riser/fiber paths, Wi-Fi architecture, TV/streaming preferences, billing models) and propose tailored solutions.
• Partner with Construction, Engineering, and Sales Ops to produce compelling proposals that include detailed scope, pricing, SLAs, launch plans, and network designs optimized for futureproofing and IoT readiness. Ensure proposals clearly communicate technical advantages and long-term scalability to meet evolving smart-building and connected community needs.

Negotiation & Contracting

• Lead negotiations for bulk service agreements and ROE; manage the legal redline process with internal counsel and stakeholders.
• Secure long-term agreements that optimize product penetration (managed Wi-Fi, HSI, video/streaming) and protect exclusivity where appropriate.

Launch & Post-Sale

• Orchestrate a frictionless handoff to delivery teams; stay engaged through install/launch to ensure resident activation and property satisfaction.
• Track results and course-correct to hit unit goals; assist in early lifecycle upsell/cross-sell (premium speed tiers, add-on services).

Performance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate pipeline, forecasts, and activity in CRM; prepare weekly territory updates and quarterly account reviews.
• Monitor competition and market dynamics; feed insights to leadership to refine offers and playbooks.

Qualifications:

Required

• 3–5+ years of field sales or account acquisition experience with complex, multi-stakeholder deals (telecom, multifamily, community sales, or related).
• Documented success exceeding quotas and closing contracts with property owners/PMs; comfort with long sales cycles.
• Proven negotiation and contract proficiency (proposals, ROE terms, pricing constructs); detail orientation for forecasting.
• Working knowledge of fiber networks, managed Wi-Fi; able to translate technical concepts into business outcomes for non-technical audiences.
• Strong communication (in-person presentations, phone/email/Teams) and executive presence with boards and C-suite stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM tools.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred

• Experience selling bulk MDU agreements; familiarity with HOA governance and legal review cycles (redlines, exhibits, SLAs).
• Prior work with new construction timelines and coordination across Engineering/Construction/Sales Ops.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• New Bulk Contracts Executed (per quarter)
• Units Under Agreement and Revenue Booked (against quota)
• Resident Penetration/Activation Rate at launch + 90 days
• Cycle Time from first meeting to signed ROE
• Pipeline Health: coverage ratio, stage conversion, forecast accuracy

Take the Lead & Grow with Ripple Fiber!

If you’re a motivated business development professional looking for an exciting opportunity to interact with property owners and grow your sales career, we want to hear from you!

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with company match, and a supportive work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. If you’re passionate about making a difference and being part of a community-focused company, Ripple Fiber is the place for you.

Ripple Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Ripple Fiber is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Key Account Manager – Japanese OEMs

Location: Michigan, USA (Hybrid)

Travel: Up to 25% across North America

A rare opportunity to manage and grow strategic Japanese OEM accounts across North America for a globally respected Tier-1 automotive supplier.

You will manage established OEM relationships while increasing market presence across new OEM platforms.

What’s in It for You

• Highly competitive compensation package including strong base salary and bonus potential
• Ownership of established Japanese OEM accounts across North America
• Direct exposure to major vehicle programs and senior customer stakeholders
• Opportunity to expand the company’s footprint across new OEM platforms
• Represent a globally respected Tier-1 automotive supplier

The Opportunity

• Own the commercial strategy for key Japanese OEM accounts across North America
• Drive revenue growth within major automotive programs
• Build senior relationships across purchasing, engineering and program leadership
• Identify and convert new opportunities across bonding, sealing, coating and damping technologies
• Represent the business across major OEM programs from specification through launch
• Align with global teams to deliver a coordinated strategy for key automotive customers

The Profile

• Professional Japanese language capability (required)
• Experience managing Japanese OEM or Tier-1 automotive accounts
• Strong commercial background within automotive materials, chemicals, adhesives or engineered solutions
• Familiarity with automotive program management processes such as APQP and PPAP

Additional experience (advantageous)

• Technical background in chemistry, materials or engineering
• Experience working within global automotive supplier organizations

Apply now for a confidential discussion with Walker Lovell.

Or contact Natalie Worsley:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote BOGE to the customer in support of the regional and global growth strategy for AUTOMOTIVE/NVH Market
• Drive revenue achievement and growth for annually set sales targets and milestone completion for sales
• Manage all aspects of customer requirements as the main point of contact, evaluate market demands, and competitive environment
• Establish strong customer relationships and align BOGE technology offerings in a competitive position
• Develop customer strategy and tactical approach, and manage resources to achieve sales goals
• Lead all customer commercial activities, including proposal preparation, pricing, and contract negotiation
• Effectively engage with customers and win new opportunities, and/or resolve issues
• Work with the customer and support the internal team: project launches, logistics, accounts payable, and quality
• Provide regular reports and clearly communicate the account progress to internal and external stakeholders
• Work closely with the leadership team and other international BOGE locations
• Domestic and international travel is required up to >25%

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
• Working experience 5-8 years in the Automotive industry and/Or NVH
• Proven customer networking abilities
• Strong communication skills: verbal, written, and technical presentations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to successfully coordinate and complete multiple tasks
• Proficient with MS Office
• Experience in SAP would be helpful

Given the requirements of this role, candidates located in the Michigan Area will be better positioned for consideration.

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.