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Job Title: Account Executive
Location: On Site - Batavia, Illinois, United States
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 ($100k - $120k OTE)
Skills: Sales, Client Relationship Management, Event Production, CRM (HubSpot), Proposal Development, Event Logistics
About the Company / The Opportunity:
Are you an expert relationship builder with a passion for event production and sales? Our client, a dynamic company in the event solutions sector, is seeking a detail-oriented Account Executive to transform prospects into long-term partners. In this on-site role based in Batavia, Illinois, you’ll engage directly with clients, oversee event logistics, and play a pivotal role in delivering memorable experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and driving client satisfaction within a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Guide clients through the discovery and proposal process, engineering solutions aligned with their objectives.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, including planners, venues, and production partners.
- Develop expertise in products and solutions to serve as a trusted resource for clients.
- Track client performance and sales pipeline through CRM systems, providing regular updates and forecasts.
- Address and resolve client concerns or escalations promptly to foster lasting partnerships.
- Create customized proposals and installation plans tailored to site and event requirements.
- Conduct job walk-throughs and site visits to ensure logistics and design align with client vision.
- Collaborate with Sales Operations for seamless event preparation and execution.
- Provide post-event debriefs, collect feedback, and document learnings for continuous improvement.
Must-Have Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in sales and/or event production (rental experience is a plus).
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex client relationships and project timelines.
- Strong math skills for proposal development and scope accuracy.
- Proficiency with CRM systems (preferably HubSpot), email, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across in-person, phone, and email platforms.
- Ability to travel locally for client meetings and site visits as needed.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with event logistics, permitting, or construction-related workflows.
- Previous involvement in the tent rental industry or large-scale event production.
- Comfort working under pressure and quickly adapting to changing event needs.
- Strong documentation and reporting abilities for process improvement.
- Collaborative approach with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction.
Controls Engineer – Automation & Robotics (6 Openings)
Location: Elgin, IL (On-site)
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Compensation: $95,000 – $150,000 (up to $160,000 for exceptional experience)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1 (medical, dental, vision, 401k, stock programs, PTO, holidays)
About the Role
We are expanding our Automation Development team and are seeking Controls Engineers to support the design and build of highly advanced, custom automation and robotic equipment for autonomous vehicle production. This is a hands-on role focused on conceptual, in-house engineered systems—not repetitive builds or catalog automation.
Engineers in this group own projects end-to-end, from early concept and proof-of-principle through programming, debug, factory acceptance testing, and on-site integration. The current flagship project supports a next-generation autonomous vehicle platform, with the first production units already shipped.
This role is ideal for Controls Engineers coming from systems integrators or custom machine builders who enjoy variety, ownership, and technically challenging work.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, program, and debug PLC, HMI/SCADA, robotics, servo, and machine vision systems
- Develop control architectures for custom automation and robotic equipment
- Review electrical schematics and contribute to hardware and network architecture
- Perform system bring-up, debugging, validation, and factory acceptance testing
- Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, assembly teams, and manufacturing
- Support equipment installation and integration at U.S. manufacturing facilities
Travel
- Typical travel averages 10–25% (historically fluctuates by project)
- Travel is limited to 4 U.S. manufacturing locations (California, Texas, Nevada)
Qualifications
- Experience in custom automation, robotics, or systems integration
- PLC programming experience ( Siemens preferred, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley also acceptable )
- Engineers proficient in Rockwell who are open to transitioning to Siemens are strongly encouraged to apply
- Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (WinCC, Ignition, FactoryTalk, or similar)
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Work on fully conceptual, in-house designs with protected intellectual property
- Exposure to cutting-edge autonomous vehicle and robotics technology
- Projects that most automation houses and integrators never get access to
- Strong compensation, Day-1 benefits, and long-term growth potential
- Collaborative engineering culture with high technical standards and visibility
Outside Sales Representative – West Chicago, IL
Team360 Staffing
About the job
A leading manufacturer in the refrigeration components industry is seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth in refrigeration component sales across multiple markets. This important hands-on role involves developing and managing key client relationships and expanding sales of energy-saving refrigerant components.
The ideal candidate will work closely with customers to understand their refrigerant management needs and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
If you care about the environment and want to make a meaningful impact while contributing to the success of a growing organization, this is a great opportunity to do so.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sales strategies to expand market share and achieve sales goals.
- Coordinate projects with internal technical and engineering teams.
- Identify new business opportunities through lead generation, cold calling, and networking within target industries.
- Manage and visit key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
- Conduct technical sales presentations and perform cost-savings calculations for clients.
- Utilize CRM software such as Salesforce to track sales activities, forecast performance, and analyze market trends.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with clients to secure profitable deals while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Develop and maintain sales forecasts for key clients.
Requirements
- 10+ years of proven experience in inside and outside sales in the refrigeration industry with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
- Strong management skills with previous experience leading a sales team or managing territories.
- Experience in business development including cold calling, direct sales, and territory expansion is a plus.
- Proficiency with CRM software such as Salesforce or similar platforms.
- Excellent negotiation skills combined with strong customer service orientation to build long-term client relationships.
- Ability to analyze market data to identify opportunities for upselling and product demonstrations that drive revenue growth.
- Knowledge of retail sales environments or inside/outside sales channels is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver compelling presentations and lead negotiations effectively.
- Familiarity with marketing strategies that support lead generation efforts within B2B markets.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Join a company committed to designing and manufacturing components that support environmental sustainability while contributing to the future of the refrigeration industry.
Purchasing Analyst
The Purchasing Analyst manages end-to-end procurement for products, components, and supplies, supporting cost savings, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiency. This role oversees purchasing activities including issuing purchase orders, negotiating pricing and contracts, and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supplier relationships, contracts, pricing, and purchase orders
- Analyze spend data and market trends to identify savings and risks
- Conduct supplier evaluations and support negotiations
- Monitor inventory levels, delivery performance, and procurement KPIs
- Maintain supplier records, reports, and compliance
- Support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Advanced Excel skills; ERP or procurement system experience preferred
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities
- Relevant certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPP, APICS) a plus
Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000
Benefits:
- Bonus Offered
- Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
- 401(k) offering
- Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
- Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.
LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.
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LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Technical Product & Quoting Engineer – CNC Environment to join their team. This is a pivotal, hands-on role that blends CNC manufacturing expertise, RFQ/quoting ownership, and product engineering leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong experience supporting CNC-machined components from RFQ through production, collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and suppliers. This role supports a diverse customer base across industries including aerospace, pipe fittings, hydraulics, and hose assemblies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and develop accurate, competitive CNC RFQs and production quotes for complex machined components and assemblies.
- Analyze customer drawings, specifications, and RFQs to determine manufacturing feasibility, machining strategy, and cost drivers.
- Translate customer requirements into manufacturable CNC solutions, considering tolerances, materials, cycle times, and production methods.
- Collaborate with engineering, CNC programmers, machinists, and production teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, quality, and cost.
- Support CNC production planning by validating routings, estimating run times, tooling needs, and labor requirements.
- Lead product definition, requirements gathering, and business case development for new and existing products.
- Coordinate prototype builds, first articles, testing, and validation to support customer and internal approvals.
- Partner with sourcing and supply chain teams to support supplier evaluation, CNC sourcing decisions, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
- Monitor product performance, quality metrics, and production feedback, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams and external partners related to CNC processes and quoting assumptions.
- Track and report key performance indicators including revenue, margin, quoting accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Significant hands-on experience in a CNC machine shop environment.
- Proven experience with CNC RFQs, CNC quoting, and supporting CNC production in a precision manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of CNC machining processes (turning, milling, multi-axis preferred), materials, tolerances, and GD&T/blueprint reading.
- Demonstrated experience estimating cycle times, labor, tooling, and overhead for CNC-machined components.
- Experience working closely with CNC programmers, machinists, and production teams.
- Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and experience navigating ERP/MRP systems.
- Industry experience in aerospace, pipe fittings, hydraulics, hoses, or similar precision manufacturing sectors.
- Strong problem-solving skills, assertiveness, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical and cost concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
Compensation Range: $115,000-$135,000 + 15% Bonus
Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.
If you are a passionate Technical Product & Quoting Engineer looking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.
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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.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.Email Your Resume In Word To
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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.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
