Tooling and Assembly Operations Lead

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions?  At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA.  We are creative. We think differently.  This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada’s energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

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About the role:

As a Tooling and Assembly Operations Lead, you will lead the day-to-day activities across Westinghouse shop facilities, supporting the manufacture, assembly, testing, and delivery of specialized tooling and equipment for the nuclear industry. You will help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while coordinating multidisciplinary work scopes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Key activities include overseeing fabrication and assembly operations, supporting equipment testing, resolving manufacturing challenges, and collaborating with engineering, project management, manufacturing teams, and external vendors. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies supporting both existing nuclear facilities and next-generation nuclear solutions.

You will report to the Engineering Manager, Inspection Tooling Engineering and be located at Burlington, Ontario, Canada. This position will be offered as an onsite role. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate shop activities supporting manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and testing work scopes.
• Plan, prioritise, and oversee work assignments to ensure project deliverables are completed safely, within budget, and following quality requirements.
• Develop and implement process improvements, work instructions, procedures, and best practices that enhance operational efficiency and shop performance.
• Assemble, instal, troubleshoot, inspect, and help test specialised tooling, machinery, and equipment used in nuclear applications.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, project managers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support project milestones and resolve technical or production issues.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, tooling, assembly, machine building, industrial maintenance, or related industrial environments.
• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technician, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Machine Builder and Integrator, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, welding procedures, fabrication methods, and associated inspection techniques.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• We consider experience using CAD platforms such as SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor an asset.
• We prefer experience supporting vendor oversight, equipment manufacturing, or regulated industries such as nuclear, power generation, aerospace, defence, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Eligibiliy to obtain the security clearance required for access to Canadian nuclear facilities.

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture.  This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In Canada the following are representative of what we offer:

• Great compensation package
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
• We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
• We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral and Recognition Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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