Independent SME - Manufacturing & Industrial Ops

Lilt; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

LILT is seeking experienced Manufacturing and Industrial Operations professionals to support a cutting-edge AI benchmarking project as subject matter experts. You will design and review realistic operational scenarios spanning production, procurement, and logistics within manufacturing contexts.

As a 1099 contractor, enjoy flexible hours and project-based work that fits your schedule. Collaborate with a global community of linguists and engineers advancing multilingual AI and human-verified

Qualifications

• Native-level of target language with strong professional English proficiency
• 5+ years of professional experience in Manufacturing, Industrial Operations, Production Management, Engineering, Procurement, or Supply Chain Operations
• Background in one or more relevant roles: Purchasing & Procurement, Production Supervision, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations, Logistics Coordination, or Manufacturing Operations
• Strong understanding of industrial workflows, operational safety standards, production processes, procurement procedures, and Indian manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Design realistic Manufacturing and Industrial Operations scenarios in the target language or English grounded in target locale operational contexts (e.g., production workflows, procurement coordination, quality control, industrial maintenance, process optimization, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving activities)
• Adapt structured evaluation rubrics for operational problem-solving, engineering analysis, inventory coordination, and production management tasks
• Review AI and human-generated responses for factual accuracy, operational efficiency, safety awareness, and industrial realism
• Contribute to “gold standard” solutions reflecting best practices across target locale manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain operations

Skills

Language proficiency

Manufacturing operations

Industrial engineering

Procurement & supply chain

Job description

LILT is seeking experienced Manufacturing and Industrial Operations professionals to support a cutting-edge AI benchmarking project as subject matter experts. You will design and review realistic operational scenarios spanning production, procurement, and logistics within manufacturing contexts.

As a 1099 contractor, enjoy flexible hours and project-based work that fits your schedule. Collaborate with a global community of linguists and engineers advancing multilingual AI and human-verified