Data and AI Engineer

Star Cutter Company; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) savings

Educational assistance

Job summary

Star Cutter Company in Novi, Michigan is seeking a capable Data and AI Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable data architectures, pipelines, and analytics solutions that support strategic decision-making. You will partner with stakeholders, evaluate AI/ML use cases, leverage SQL, Python, Power BI, and cloud platforms (Azure) to improve data quality, governance, and operational efficiency.

Competitive pay, benefits, 401(k) match, and educational assistance are offered to grow your

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or related field.
• 2-5 years minimum experience in data engineering, analytics, or AI.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms, Azure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data architectures, platforms, and pipelines while ensuring adherence to data governance, data quality, security, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Develop and deliver analytics, dashboards, and report solutions that provide actionable insights and support strategic business decision-making. Ensure seamless integration of data across enterprise systems, including ERP, CRM, and manufacturing platforms.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics use cases that create business value. Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance process effectiveness.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to understand organizational goals, gather requirements, and translate business needs into scalable, data-driven solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Continuously assess and optimize data processes, technologies, and workflows by leveraging process improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, and mistake-proofing techniques to enhance reliability, performance, and user experience.

Skills

SQL

Python

Power BI

Data warehousing

Azure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or Computer Science

Job description

Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, Star Cutter Company has developed into a world leader in the cutting tool industry. Star Cutter employs over 750 employees in six domestic manufacturing facilities and global operations in Europe, Mexico, China, and Brazil. Each manufacturing facility specializes in producing a specific type of product or service: solid carbide cutting tools, carbide blanks and preform, gear cutting tools, round tools, and 5-axis CNC tool and cutter grinding machines.

We are seeking a capable and accomplished Data and AI Engineer to support our team and hope you will consider a career with us.

Come work for a business which understands that a great company starts with strong values and a great employee team!

• A company guided by core values which starts with “Value Employees”.
• Great pay and benefits.
• A deep culture founded on teamwork, respect, and integrity.
• A path to career growth based on performance and skill development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data architectures, platforms, and pipelines while ensuring adherence to data governance, data quality, security, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Develop and deliver analytics, dashboards, and report solutions that provide actionable insights and support strategic business decision-making. Ensure seamless integration of data across enterprise systems, including ERP, CRM, and manufacturing platforms.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics use cases that create business value. Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance process effectiveness.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to understand organizational goals, gather requirements, and translate business needs into scalable, data-driven solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Continuously assess and optimize data processes, technologies, and workflows by leveraging process improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, and mistake-proofing techniques to enhance reliability, performance, and user experience.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or related field
• 2-5 years minimum experience in data engineering, analytics, or AI
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and data warehousing concepts
• Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools
• Experience with cloud platforms, Azure preferred

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation program including performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance within 30 days.
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• A matched 401(k) savings program
• Educational assistance covering college programs, skilled trades, or other interests to further your career.