Quality Data & AI Agent Engineer

Vance, AL
Full Time
Experienced
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 causes.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards, data models, and automated analytics solutions to monitor quality performance and manufacturing processes.
  • Design, develop, and implement AI agents that analyze data, answer quality-related questions, generate reports, and support engineering workflows.
  • Integrate AI agents with manufacturing databases, quality management systems, technical documentation, and other enterprise data sources.
  • Develop and automate workflows for quality KPI monitoring, defect and failure analysis, root-cause investigation, reporting, and early-warning detection.
  • Apply statistical methods and machine learning techniques to identify patterns, predict potential quality issues, and uncover improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Production, Engineering, IT, and Data/AI teams to translate operational requirements into scalable digital solutions.
  • Validate AI-generated results and analytical outputs to ensure accuracy, reliability, traceability, and relevance to manufacturing and quality processes.
  • Support the implementation of data-driven problem-solving methods and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop reusable analytics components, AI agents, and automated workflows that can be scaled across production areas and quality applications.
  • Document 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 field.
  • Relevant professional experience in data analytics, AI development, software engineering, or manufacturing quality may be considered in place of a degree.
  • Experience working with complex datasets and developing data-driven solutions.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality management, and industrial data environments.
  • Experience translating business or engineering requirements into technical solutions.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for data processing, analysis, and automation.
  • Experience with data analytics, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
  • Ability to develop dashboards, reports, and analytical solutions using Power BI or comparable tools.
  • Knowledge of AI agents, agentic AI concepts, large language models (LLMs), and prompt engineering.
  • Experience integrating data sources, APIs, and software tools to support automated workflows.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify patterns, investigate anomalies, and evaluate potential root causes.
  • Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings in a clear, actionable manner.
  • Attention to data quality, analytical accuracy, and the validation of AI-generated results.
  • Strong 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 platforms.
  • Knowledge of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI tool integration, and enterprise AI architectures.
  • Experience developing AI-powered applications, autonomous agents, or multi-step automated workflows.
  • Knowledge of machine learning techniques, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.
  • Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), quality management systems (QMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, or industrial databases.
  • Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Pareto analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability, and quality KPIs.
  • Understanding of defect and failure analysis, manufacturing process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience automating engineering reports, quality investigations, and operational decision-support processes.
  • Knowledge 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 lbs.
  • Must 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.

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