Engineer, Production Norms at Irving Shipbuilding

Job Description

Are you passionate about engineering excellence and driving efficiency in shipbuilding? Join our team as an Engineer, Production, where you’ll design and plan processes, tools, and equipment that enable high-quality, efficient construction, repair, testing, and delivery of ships. In this role, you’ll work within theoretical, practical, and lean engineering disciplines, influencing stakeholders through clear communication and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve norms calculators related to hull structure and steel outfitting.
• Review and develop new norms as required to support evolving production needs.
• Monitor production activities and conduct time studies to refine norms and optimize processes.
• Support development of structural steel production processes and create work instructions to drive efficiency.
• Provide training and guidance to Planning teams on norm calculation tools.
• Host engagement sessions with Production stakeholders to review baseline norms and calculator outputs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) or equivalent; Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation preferred. Alternative education may be considered with relevant experience.
• Applied experience with hull structure and/or steel outfitting.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, deadlines, and resource planning.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding production, planning, material requirements, and facility/resource capacity.
• Exposure to or interest in the marine industry through work experience (e.g., co-op) or academic study.
  
  

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.