AI & Data Solutions Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

We’re looking for a hands-on, consultant-minded technologist who can bridge business strategy and technical execution. As an AI & Data Solutions Engineer, you'll design and deploy end-to-end data and AI solutions that drive impact across operations, supply chain, and enterprise functions.

You’re equally comfortable at the whiteboard and the keyboard—translating complex business problems into scalable solutions using SQL, Python, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, and MLOps. Working within our Data Science and Advanced Analytics team, you’ll collaborate across functions to identify use cases, engineer robust data pipelines, and deploy AI models and automation solutions using tools like Power Platform. You bring strong business intuition, a product mindset, and a relentless drive for smarter, faster outcomes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Not limited to)

Architect & Deliver Solutions – Design data platforms, predictive models, and GenAI applications leveraging LLMs to augment decision-making, automate workflows, and enhance user experiences.

Consultative Problem-Framing – Lead discovery sessions to surface requirements, quantify value, and convert business needs into actionable technical roadmaps.

Own MLOps & Productionization – Manage the entire ML lifecycle (CI/CD, feature stores, monitoring, retraining) so models stay reliable and resilient.

Drive Automation & Optimization – Identify manual pain points; build Python/R pipelines, computer-vision routines, or workflow automations to streamline them.

Elevate Team Capability – Share best practices, code reviews and brown-bag demos that accelerate learning for analysts, engineers and citizen developers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

3–5 years of progressive experience in data science, analytics engineering or solution architecture, including client-facing or consulting engagements.

Advanced proficiency in SQL, Databricks and Snowflake (SnowPro or similar cert a plus).

Hands-on MLOps experience: MLflow, feature stores, CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes basics.

Strong coding in Python (PySpark, Pandas, scikit-learn, FastAPI) and working knowledge of R.

Proven record of shipping predictive analytics, GenAI / LLM, and computer-vision solutions to production.

Comfort with Git-based CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and at least one major cloud (Azure preferred).

Excellent storytelling—the ability to turn statistical insights into clear, compelling business narratives.

Consulting background (Big-4, boutique, or internal advisory).

Experience in manufacturing or supply-chain domains (highly valuable but not required).

Certifications: SnowPro Advanced, Azure DP-203, PMP, CSM.

Exposure to factory automation, IIoT, time-series forecasting, digital twins or simulation.

Familiarity with Looker, Power BI or Tableau for rapid-fire data visualization.

Familiarity with automation platforms like Power Automate or UIPath.

Experience developing LLM-powered applications using GenAI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex) and vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate), including knowledge of RAG pipelines and prompt tuning.

Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $111,744.00 to $139,680.00, or higher depending on education and experience.

How We’ll Measure Success

Deliver multiple production AI/ML use-cases that unlock significant cost savings or revenue lift within year one.

Cut model deployment time from idea to production through robust MLOps automation.

Establish reusable data-product templates adopted across several business units.

Demonstrate growing influence—peers rely on your technical judgment and stakeholders seek your guidance.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits to include:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Retirement Account

Parental Leave

Fertility Services

Adoption Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness Program with medical premium incentives

And more…

-COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer

-Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online

-No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please

-Employment ready applicants only

COMPANY INFORMATION:

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time.

National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.

HIRING ENTITY: National Gypsum Services Company

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.

All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc, are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.