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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Evaluate potential partners, software platforms, and integrators.
• Manage pilot programs and vendor relationships.
• Ensure all solutions meet security, compliance, and scalability requirements.

• 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.