Applied AI LLM Engineer

Job Title: Applied AI / LLM Engineer (Manufacturing & ERP Integration)

Location: Maiden NC (First week onsite required then fully remote)

Employment Type: 3 months Contract / Consulting

We are seeking an experienced Applied AI / LLM Engineer to support a manufacturing organization launching its first enterprise AI initiative. This role will focus on building practical AI solutions that automate operational processes generate business insights and integrate with ERP-driven data environments.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience developing production-ready AI applications connecting business workflows with modern LLM technologies and translating operational challenges into scalable technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop LLM-powered applications and AI agents to automate business processes and operational workflows
• Build AI-driven insights related to ordering trends customer activity operational performance forecasting and financial visibility
• Work with ERP-backed data integrating structured and unstructured data sources for AI use cases
• Develop solutions using Python SQL APIs RAG data pipelines and automation frameworks
• Support business intelligence and growth initiatives through data analysis and AI-enabled reporting
• Help establish AI best practices governance and responsible AI usage standards
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define requirements drive adoption and deliver practical solutions

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience building LLM-powered applications using platforms such as OpenAI Azure OpenAI Anthropic or similar
• Advanced Python and SQL skills
• Experience with RAG APIs workflow automation vector databases and system integrations
• Background working in manufacturing supply chain ERP or operational business environments
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced emerging AI environment
• Strong communication skills with a business-first hands-on mindset