Quality Data & AI Agent Engineer

SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Quality Data & AI Agent Engineer for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This role is a contractor position based in Vance,AL that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application. PURPOSE: The Quality Data & AI Agent Engineer analyzes manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, detect anomalies, investigate root causes, and drive continuous improvement. The role develops AI agents, automated analytics, and digital workflows that transform complex data into actionable insights, improve quality performance, and support data-driven engineering decisions. RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze large datasets from manufacturing and quality systems to identify defect trends, correlations, anomalies, and potential root causesDevelop and maintain dashboards, data models, and automated analytics solutions to monitor quality performance and manufacturing processesDesign, develop, and implement AI agents that analyze data, answer quality-related questions, generate reports, and support engineering workflowsIntegrate AI agents with manufacturing databases, quality management systems, technical documentation, and other enterprise data sourcesDevelop and automate workflows for quality KPI monitoring, defect and failure analysis, root-cause investigation, reporting, and early-warning detectionApply statistical methods and machine learning techniques to identify patterns, predict potential quality issues, and uncover improvement opportunitiesCollaborate with Quality, Production, Engineering, IT, and Data/AI teams to translate operational requirements into scalable digital solutionsValidate AI-generated results and analytical outputs to ensure accuracy, reliability, traceability, and relevance to manufacturing and quality processesSupport the implementation of data-driven problem-solving methods and continuous improvement initiativesDevelop reusable analytics components, AI agents, and automated workflows that can be scaled across production areas and quality applicationsDocument analytical methods, AI workflows, data integrations, and solution functionality QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Statistics, or a related technical fieldRelevant professional experience in data analytics, AI development, software engineering, or manufacturing quality may be considered in place of a degreeExperience working with complex datasets and developing data-driven solutionsUnderstanding of manufacturing processes, quality management, and industrial data environmentsExperience translating business or engineering requirements into technical solutions REQUIRED SKILLS: Proficiency in Python and SQL for data processing, analysis, and automationExperience with data analytics, statistical analysis, and data visualizationAbility to develop dashboards, reports, and analytical solutions using Power BI or comparable toolsKnowledge of AI agents, agentic AI concepts, large language models (LLMs), and prompt engineeringExperience integrating data sources, APIs, and software tools to support automated workflowsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify patterns, investigate anomalies, and evaluate potential root causesAbility to interpret complex data and communicate findings in a clear, actionable mannerAttention to data quality, analytical accuracy, and the validation of AI-generated resultsStrong collaboration skills and the ability to work with cross-functional technical and operational teams PREFERRED SKILLS: Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot Studio, or similar data and AI platformsKnowledge of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI tool integration, and enterprise AI architecturesExperience developing AI-powered applications, autonomous agents, or multi-step automated workflowsKnowledge of machine learning techniques, anomaly detection, and predictive analyticsExperience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), quality management systems (QMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, or industrial databasesFamiliarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Pareto analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability, and quality KPIsUnderstanding of defect and failure analysis, manufacturing process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologiesExperience automating engineering reports, quality investigations, and operational decision-support processesKnowledge of data governance, model validation, AI reliability, and traceability requirements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbsMust be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE: Location: Vance,AL Schedule: Full Time Assignment Start: asap DISCLAIMER: This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind. SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Powered by JazzHR J2t5qUnH7V