Job Description
Lead Advanced Manufacturing Innovation
Join a highly technical engineering environment
Lead the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, cost, and throughput
Act as the technical authority for welding processes, standards, and best practices
Develop, qualify, and improve welding procedures across a variety of fabrication methods
Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives and provide manufacturing input during product development
Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids to support production excellence
Support automation and robotic welding projects, including equipment selection and process development
Analyse and resolve production challenges using structured root-cause problem-solving techniques
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to establish robust manufacturing standards
Evaluate supplier capabilities and support make-versus-buy decisions
Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and operating procedures
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Extensive experience within manufacturing, fabrication, welding, or welded assembly environments
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and CAD/CAM systems
Experience implementing automated or robotic welding solutions
Proven ability to improve manufacturability through DFM principles and process optimisation
Knowledge of multiple welding processes including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, laser, and electron beam welding
Experience working with materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, or high-nickel alloys
Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively across engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits
Retirement savings programme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Long-term career progression opportunities
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automation projects
Opportunity to work on highly engineered, technically challenging products
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
The chance to make a significant impact on manufacturing performance and innovation
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Rochester, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$140,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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