We are partnering with a leading, privately held manufacturer in the healthcare and industrial space to hire a
Principal AI Engineer . This is a newly created, high-impact role designed for a hands-on technical leader who wants to build and scale AI capabilities from the ground up.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world business problems, working cross-functionally, and driving measurable impact through applied AI, not just theory.
?Principal AI Engineer Benefits
Competitive base salary with flexibility for top talent
Annual bonus and profit-sharing program
401k with company contribution
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
High-visibility role with direct impact on business strategy
Opportunity to build and shape AI capabilities within a stable, growing organization
Principal AI Engineer Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the companys
AI strategy and roadmap
Design and deploy
machine learning models and AI-driven solutions
across the business
Identify and prioritize opportunities to apply AI in areas such as
supply chain, planning, forecasting, and operations
Build scalable systems and reduce reliance on third-party AI vendors
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership teams
Translate complex technical concepts into
clear business insights and recommendations
Establish best practices for
AI architecture, deployment, and governance
Contribute to long-term opportunities to integrate AI into product offerings
Principal AI Engineer Qualifications
8+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data science
Proven experience building and deploying
production-level AI/ML solutions
Strong programming skills in
Python
and experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
Experience working with
cloud platforms
(AWS, Azure, or GCP) and data pipelines
Ability to operate at both a
hands-on and strategic level
Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-technical stakeholders
Experience applying AI to
real-world business problems
is required
Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, or industrial environments is a plus
This role is ideal for a builder who wants to move beyond experimentation and drive real impact through AI in a complex, operational environment.