Manufacturing Data Scientist

Company Overview: Sustainment is a software platform that intelligently connects the fragmented ecosystem of small to mid-sized American suppliers, with their enterprise customers, to enable agile supply chain networks. Our software enables US-based manufacturers to find and engage with the critical suppliers they need to build secure, resilient, domestic supplier networks. Sustainment is a mission-driven business that is organized as a Public Benefit Corporation in support of American manufacturers. 

 

We recently raised our Series A financing, led by Unless.

Job Overview: The Senior Data Scientist will apply AI, machine learning, image processing, statistical models, and other algorithms to modernize the procurement process in manufacturing.  This individual must have strong relevant computer science knowledge as well as practical computer programming skills. This individual must also possess substantial domain knowledge in mechanical engineering, preferably including design and/or fabrication of metal parts.

Responsibilities:

• Work with subject matter experts and product managers to define new features and functions that can be automated with artificial intelligence to assist buyers and manufacturers of metal parts and assemblies.
• Design, code, test, and document data science software modules – typically in Python -- as part of a highly-collaborative, distributed R&D team. Typical examples include:
• Automatic interpretation of CNC machine specifications
• Automatic interpretation of two-dimensional mechanical drawings
• Automatic interpretation of 3D CAD files (STEP standard)
• Image capture and processing to digitize physical technical drawings
• Computer vision to read factory identification plates.
• Neural networks to capture expert knowledge about metal machining
• Ranking algorithms for finding best machines and manufacturers to make specific parts
• Keep abreast of Industry 4.0 and AI/ML trends and look for opportunities to enhance Sustainment products using artificial intelligence.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience requiring substantial application of data science skills.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of engineering experience 
• Evidence of creative ability to apply AI, machine learning, statistics, image processing and other algorithms in innovative ways.
• Demonstrated ability to design, code, test, and document substantial software modules in Python

Sustainment offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, company holidays, and 401K matching.

Sustainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.