AI Integration Specialist; Manufacturing

AI Integration Specialist (Manufacturing)  We are currently seeking an AI Integration Specialist (Manufacturing) with in depth experience in manufacturing and AI solutions for ERP, MES, SCADA and PLC systems.
Responsibilities  Strategic Assessment & Opportunity Identification   Map current manufacturing processes to identify high-impact AI opportunities.
Analyze production data, downtime patterns, bottlenecks, and operational pain points.
Develop business cases for AI-driven improvements with ROI calculations.
Stay current on emerging AI tools, industrial analytics platforms, and automation technologies.
AI Systems Integration & Deployment   Lead the implementation of AI tools for:  Predictive maintenance and equipment health monitoring
Quality inspection using computer vision
Automated scheduling and workflow optimization
Real-time production analytics and anomaly detection
Demand forecasting and inventory management

Integrate AI solutions with existing ERP, MES, SCADA, PLC, and plant-floor systems.
Work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Information Services and Technology, to ensure seamless deployment.
Data Management & Infrastructure   Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure data is collected, structured, and accessible for AI use cases.
Define and manage data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting systems.
Establish data governance and ongoing model monitoring processes.
Training & Change Management   Managers, operators, and supervisors on new AI tools.
Develop SOPs and training material for AI-enabled workflows.
Serve as the internal advocate and cultural champion for AI adoption across facilities.
Vendor and Partner Management   Evaluate potential partners, software platforms, and integrators.
Manage pilot programs and vendor relationships.
Ensure all solutions meet security, compliance, and scalability requirements.
Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or related field.
3–7 years of experience with AI, data analytics, or industrial automation.

Experience with programming tools such as Python, R, or C++.

Experience with AI modeling tools such as Tensor Flow or Py Torch

Experience with cloud services such as AWS and Amazon Q, GCP and Gemini, or Azure and Copilot.
Understanding of manufacturing systems (SCADA, PLCs, MES, ERP).
Familiarity with industrial data pipelines, IoT devices, sensors, and data modeling.
Familiarity with NLP, reinforcement learning, Computer Vision
Strong skills in data analytics, visualization, and dashboard creation.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a practical, hands-on mindset.
Strong communication skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical teams.
Ability to work cross-functionally and drive change in a production environment.
Entrepreneurial mindset and eagerness to explore new technologies.
This is a permanent role with an annual salary of $ – $ plus benefits located in Vaughan, ON.

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