AI Engineer

Country

United States of America

State / County

Ohio

City

Cleveland

Division

Metals

Company

SMC Division

Function

Information Technology

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

22703

Job Description

Summary

The AI Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting AI-enabled solutions that enhance operational performance across manufacturing and business processes, while operating within the Information Technology organization. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and IT teams to identify high-value use cases and translate operational challenges into scalable, secure, and compliant AI-driven solutions.

The position focuses on leveraging data, automation, and artificial intelligence to improve safety, quality, throughput, productivity, and process efficiency. The AI Engineer ensures solutions are aligned with IT architecture, security, and governance standards while remaining practical and usable within operational environments. This role also supports the deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of AI applications and provides technical expertise during adoption, troubleshooting, and process optimization efforts.

Essential Functions

Functional

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and IT to identify and prioritize AI and data-driven opportunities that improve safety, quality, and productivity
• Translate operational problems into defined AI use cases, including clear requirements, KPIs, and success criteria (e.g., downtime reduction, defect reduction, cycle time improvement)
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled applications, models, and automation solutions that integrate with enterprise systems and manufacturing processes
• Ensure all AI solutions align with IT standards for architecture, cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance
• Lead pilot initiatives from concept through deployment, including data preparation, testing, validation, user training, and operational integration
• Collaborate with IT teams to build and maintain data pipelines, system integrations, and infrastructure required to support AI applications
• Monitor and maintain deployed AI solutions to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with AI deployment, including data integrity, model bias, operational impact, and system failures
• Support continuous improvement efforts by analyzing operational data, identifying trends, and recommending AI-driven enhancements
• Document AI systems, models, logic, and dependencies to support auditability, maintainability, and knowledge transfer
• Provide technical support and subject matter expertise to Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and IT teams, including troubleshooting and optimization of AI-enabled processes

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience considered
• 0-5 years of experience in AI, machine learning, data engineering, software engineering, or automation-focused roles, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• 0-5 years of experience developing, deploying, or supporting AI/ML models and data-driven applications in a production environment
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python) and familiarity with AI/ML frameworks or platforms
• Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems, databases, or manufacturing/operational systems
• Understanding of IT architecture, system integration, cybersecurity principles, and data governance
• Familiarity with manufacturing or operational processes preferred
• Experience working in cross-functional environments, translating business needs into technical solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large datasets and complex systems

Other duties as assigned

Travel as required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

At Precision Castparts (PCC), we make extraordinary products for aerospace and other industries. This is made possible by the hard work and creativity of a diverse and global workforce. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness, empowerment and respect that embraces the differences in who we are. Working together, we will continue to solve complex problems every day.

We are relentless in our dedication to being a high-quality and on-time producer, delivering the highest value to our customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

PCC employs more than 20,000 people worldwide in over 120 plants spread across twenty-six states in the US and over a dozen countries.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.