Manufacturing Data & AI Engineer (Contract)

Expected compensation: 76.54 USD Per Hour HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Manufacturing Data & AI Engineer (Contract) to support the development of intelligent manufacturing systems, scalable data architecture, and AI-enabled solutions across manufacturing operations. In this role, you’ll build the data foundation that powers operational reporting, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to develop scalable data pipelines, integrate manufacturing systems, and enable advanced analytics and AI initiatives that support the future of autonomous vehicle production. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with strong data engineering skills and a passion for using data and AI to improve manufacturing operations. As a Manufacturing Data & AI Engineer (Contract), You'll • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines, ETL processes, and data warehouse solutions that support manufacturing reporting and analytics. • Build and manage trusted, analytics-ready datasets that provide visibility into manufacturing performance, quality, and operational metrics. • Integrate data from SAP HANA, SAP MES, production systems, quality systems, and other enterprise data sources. • Partner with stakeholders to identify operational challenges and develop data, analytics, and AI-driven solutions that improve manufacturing performance. • Develop and optimize Python-based data processing workflows and advanced SQL queries to transform and analyze complex datasets. • Establish data quality, governance, validation, and monitoring processes to ensure reliable and consistent manufacturing data. • Support the evolution of manufacturing operations data architecture to enable advanced analytics, automation, and AI capabilities. Requirements • A bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, or a related technical discipline • 4+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, software engineering, or a related technical role with significant data responsibilities • Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, data modeling, ETL development, and enterprise-scale data warehousing • Experience designing scalable data architectures and building analytics-ready datasets for operational reporting and decision-making • Working knowledge of AWS cloud services and modern data platforms • Strong understanding of data quality, governance, and monitoring principles • This role will require safety boots that conform to ASTM F2412 / F2413 requirements Preferred Qualifications • Experience with SAP HANA, SAP MES, or other manufacturing execution and enterprise resource planning systems • Experience developing data models and architectures that support AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics • Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial operations, robotics, autonomous systems, or supply chain environments • AWS Certified Data Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect, or a comparable cloud certification • Demonstrated ability to translate business challenges into scalable data, analytics, and AI solutions Benefits • Pre-tax commuter benefits • Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service) • Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs • HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance • 401k package Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area. HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.