AI Data Scientist

About this role

Join a high-performing team that is going for a home run!
Copperweld is seeking a driven and innovative AI Data Engineer / Scientist to support enterprise-wide analytics, automation, and AI initiatives across the organization.


This position will play a key role in improving operational visibility, automating business processes, and enabling data-driven decision-making across finance, sales, procurement, operations, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with practical business acumen and the ability to deliver high-impact solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


WHAT We Need You To Do.

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and integrations across ERP (PLEX), CRM, financial, and operational systems.
• Develop automated reporting and dashboard solutions to improve visibility and reduce manual reporting efforts.
• Build and deploy AI-enabled tools for workflow automation, anomaly detection, and business analytics.
• Develop pricing and margin analysis tools to identify inconsistencies, trends, and opportunities.
• Support automation initiatives related to procurement, sales reporting, and operational KPI monitoring.
• Create standardized GPT and AI-enabled tools for repeatable business processes and reporting functions.
• Assist in capacity modeling, forecasting, and operational planning initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, commercial, and leadership teams to identify high-ROI automation opportunities.
• Support data governance, reporting accuracy, and enterprise data consistency initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing emerging AI and analytics technologies applicable to the manufacturing environment.
• Travel to Copperweld manufacturing and operational facilities as needed to support implementation and collaboration efforts.

WHAT You Need To Possess.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Analytics, I...