Junior Engineer, Production Engineering

Location: Hants County (Shubenacadie)

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Junior Engineer, Production Engineering (Bluenose Team) plays a key role in bringing Canada’s most advanced ships to life by developing innovative engineering solutions that enable safe, efficient, and high‑quality ship construction.

This position drives production success through the creation of detailed Manufacturing Instructions (MIs) for complex installation activities, the review and approval of Vendor Furnished Information (VFI), and the evaluation of production drawings to ensure accuracy and constructability.

The Junior Engineer also designs and drafts custom jigs, fixtures, and templates that support efficient production, while planning and executing engineering test programs that help introduce new products, technologies, and processes to the shipyard. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, this role combines technical expertise, creativity, and problem‑solving to continuously improve how ships are built and delivered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop Manufacturing Instructions, jigs, fixtures, and templates for the River‑Class Destroyer Program.

Review, approve, and socialize Operations (OPS) Vendor Furnished Information (VFI) including Installation Instructions and Care and Protection Instructions.

Review production drawings for accuracy and constructability.

Engage with internal business stakeholders including Production, Planning, Facilities, Platform/Combat Engineering, Scheduling, and Supply Chain.

Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement within their Engineering Discipline.

Identify and manage mitigation plans for risks associated with their Engineering Discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent.

Eligible to register as Engineer in Training (EIT) with Engineers Nova Scotia.

0 to 5 years of work experience.

Basic understanding of shipbuilding production, planning, material requirements, facility and resource capacity.

Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, navigate 3D models or simulations, develop & markup drawings, develop presentations and reports, develop technical specifications, perform investigations on complex issues.

Proficiency with AutoCAD (2D/3D), Microsoft Office suite, and Adobe Acrobat.

Knowledge and genuine interest in naval / modern ship design and construction methods.

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.

NOTE:

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (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.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2

SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self‑identify.

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