Chief Operating Officer (COO)

About the Company

Industry-leading provider of collaborative robotic welding solutions

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Type

Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded

2013

Employees

1. 200

Categories

- Welding Equipment
- Manufacturing
- Machinery
- Industrials & Manufacturing

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to spearhead the next phase of its global expansion. The successful candidate will be tasked with leading the company's core operating functions, including manufacturing, supply chain, customer operations, IT/IS, facilities, PMO, and special projects.

This pivotal role demands an executive with a hands-on, systems-oriented approach, capable of translating strategy into execution, building scalable systems, and strengthening cross-functional accountability. The COO will be instrumental in ensuring the company's operational functions are in line with revenue targets, quality objectives, and product roadmap priorities, particularly as the company scales its AI-powered and robotic welding solutions.





The ideal COO for the company will have a proven track record in executive-level operations leadership within a high-growth, industrial technology environment. Key responsibilities include scaling manufacturing capacity, improving throughput, quality, and delivery, and strengthening supplier strategy.
The role also involves overseeing customer operations, IT/IS, and facilities, and driving operational excellence across all functions. The candidate should be adept at building and coaching robust management teams, with a focus on operational discipline, commercial awareness, technical fluency, and a strong leadership style that fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Experience in robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing, as well as a background in AI-enabled hardware or complex mechatronic products, is highly desirable.

Hiring Manager Title

Chief Executive Officer

Functions

- Operations

📌 Chief Operating Officer (COO) (Burnaby)
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