Co-op: Production Engineering for Shipyard Build Readiness

CareerBeacon; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking a student to join the Production Engineering team at the Halifax Shipyard. The role provides hands-on experience turning design intent into practical build plans within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include supporting PE deliverables, developing jigs and tooling, creating temporary service plans, and producing 3D models and fabrication drawings to support production and changes during the build.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year Engineering degree program.
• 0–2 years' experience.
• General awareness of shipyard disciplines (hull structure, ship arrangements, ship piping systems, propulsion, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, producibility, manufacturing).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, openness to learning.
• Read blueprints, navigate within a 3D model of the ship and production information.
• Previous experience in AutoCAD (2D/3D) preferred.
• Interest in shipbuilding, defense, or marine industry and a desire to join an exciting, fast‑paced organization.
• Skilled in organizing and managing a variety of tasks with varying priorities and is a fast learner and effective problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Support team members with development of PE (Production Engineering) deliverables required to support construction and changes that arise during the build.
• Develop jigs, fixtures, and tooling designs for unit builds, equipment installations, temporary support, and other shipbuilding operations.
• Develop temporary services plans for scaffolding, access, ventilation, temporary power/lighting to support build strategy following modern shipbuilding methods.
• Support development of unit construction methods / sequences utilizing the 3D model and assembly hierarchy.
• Carry out time studies of various work processes and assessment of bill of material or production scope of work to support refinement of Production norms.
• Prepare 3D models, extract fabrication drawings, and prepare work instructions for the production trades.
• Support NC data team with nesting of plates and profiles, completing material / geometry take-offs from drawings, and testing machine cutting accuracy.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

4-year Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking a student to join the Production Engineering team at the Halifax Shipyard. The role provides hands-on experience turning design intent into practical build plans within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include supporting PE deliverables, developing jigs and tooling, creating temporary service plans, and producing 3D models and fabrication drawings to support production and changes during the build.