We Are Hiring: Business Unit Director -- Nuclear Division | Toronto, ON
Lead the launch of a high-impact manufacturing unit at a trusted industry leader.
NWI Precision is a well-established Canadian manufacturer known for its precision-machined components used in commercial, defense, and private aerospace applications. With over 50 years of expertise and a thriving Aerospace Division serving major OEMs, we are now expanding into the nuclear sector ---and we're seeking a Business Unit Director to lead this transformative initiative.
As the Business Unit Director -- Nuclear Division, you will spearhead the setup, staffing, and operational leadership of our new facility in Toronto. From capital project execution to production ramp-up and cross-functional leadership, you will build a business unit with national significance---delivering high-performance nuclear components with the same excellence we bring to aerospace.
This role offers a rare opportunity to create and scale a business unit inside a growing company with deep technical roots and strong customer relationships.
What You Will Do:
- Oversee plant setup, equipment installation, and trial production in 2025
- Recruit and train a high-performing team
- Launch full production of nuclear assemblies
- Lead Quality, Operations, and Engineering with a focus on performance and safety
- Manage complex external relationships (vendors, suppliers, regulators)
What You Bring:
- 10+ years of senior manufacturing leadership, ideally in precision machining or mechanical components
- Proven experience in new site launches, plant integration, or transformation
- Engineering degree required; MBA and PMP/CPIM certifications preferred
- Strategic yet hands-on leader with strong planning, critical thinking, and team-building skills
Why Join NWI Precision?
Be part of a growth story. With a strong foundation in aerospace and a new frontier in nuclear, you will help shape the next chapter of a proudly Canadian company committed to safety, quality, and innovation.
Ready to lead something transformative? Apply now!
NWI Precision will make reasonable accommodations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless undue hardship to NWI Precision would result. Any applicant or employee who requires accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a job should provide details to Human Resources.
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