Solutions Lead

CADDi • Chicago, IL

4d • $120 - $155

About The Position

The Mission
US manufacturing is a powerhouse running on legacy systems, fragmented data, and endless spreadsheets. You are here to change that.
As a Solution Lead, you are the engine of CADDi’s US transformation. You aren't just implementing software; you are on the front lines of AI, helping manufacturers modernize their core operations. You will serve as a key bridge between factory-floor reality and world-class AI technology, taking complex customer challenges and turning them into functional, high-impact solutions.

Requirements

• 3–6 years in manufacturing operations or industrial tech: Solid understanding of BOMs, RFQs, and supply chain workflows. You know why manufacturing data is notoriously difficult to manage.
• Analytical Toolkit: Experience in professional services, implementation, or operations; ability to break down complex problems and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Technical Literacy: Comfortable with data-driven environments. You can explain how AI-powered search or data extraction benefits a busy procurement manager.
• Execution Focus: A proven track record of managing projects from start to finish and a "get-it-done" mentality.
• Education: B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace), Business, or a related field with manufacturing exposure.
• Status: U.S. citizen or green card holder.
• Travel: Willingness to travel 50% to be on-site with customers.

Responsibilities

• Execute Deep Discovery: Partner with customers to uncover operational bottlenecks and identify how CADDi’s AI products and data platform can solve them.
• Design Solution Logic: Create the framework for custom applications by defining data sources, user workflows, and success criteria that solve specific manufacturing pain points.
• Deploy Custom Applications: Own the delivery lifecycle from problem identification to production; translate technical capabilities into operational reality alongside our Solutions Engineers.
• Drive Adoption & Value: Spend time on the factory floor to ensure tools are adopted and deliver measurable impact (e.g., "reduced RFQ cycle time by 30%").
• Customer Relationship Management: Support value reviews and QBRs, providing data-driven insights that prove value and encourage platform expansion.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to share feedback from the field, helping turn "custom wins" into future product features.
• Process Optimization: Use existing frameworks to solve manufacturing challenges quickly and efficiently.

Benefits

• On-Target Earnings (OTE): $120k – $155k
• Equity: Competitive stock option package.
• Health & Wellness: 100% company-paid comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Time Off: Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays.
• Commuter Benefits: Company-sponsored commuter and parking benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees