Engineer-in-Training, Technical Engineering

Irving Shipbuilding; Dartmouth; Presencial; CAD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking an Engineer-in-Training, Technical Engineering, to support the Manager of Technical Engineering in governing engineering processes across the Design and Engineering unit. You will help ensure process integrity, reporting accuracy, and timely milestones for shipbuilding programs.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help strengthen reliability of our engineering processes while meeting CGP/ITAR requirements

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.Eng) or equivalent.
• 0–6 years of relevant experience with guidance to apply engineering standards.
• Familiarity with process improvement, data analysis, or lean methodologies.
• Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP) or in progress is an asset.
• Experience in business administration or coordination roles is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Own and maintain tracking of acceptance and assurance activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive alignment and transparency across engineering projects.
• Develop and produce metrics and reporting to support decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Analyze and identify root causes of delays or issues, applying process improvement and lean methodologies.
• Provide subject matter support and analysis to engineering teams to enhance process understanding and solution development.
• Create and maintain user guides, documentation, and presentations to support engineering processes.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities within your role and across the broader Engineering discipline.
• Proactively identify and communicate risks within your scope, function, and engineering activities.

Conocimientos

Process improvement

Data analysis

Lean methodologies

CAPM/PMP or in progress

Business administration orCoordination

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.Eng) or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

As an Engineer-in-Training, Technical Engineering, you will be a key contributor within the Technical Engineering Team, supporting the Manager of Technical Engineering in driving engineering processes and governance across the Design and Engineering business unit. This role plays a critical part in ensuring process integrity, assurance, and reporting accuracy - all essential to achieving product acceptance and contractual milestones for Irving Shipbuilding Programs. You will collaborate cross-functionally, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help strengthen the reliability of engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain tracking of acceptance and assurance activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive alignment and transparency across engineering projects.
• Develop and produce metrics and reporting to support decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Analyze and identify root causes of delays or issues, applying process improvement and lean methodologies.
• Provide subject matter support and analysis to engineering teams to enhance process understanding and solution development.
• Create and maintain user guides, documentation, and presentations to support engineering processes.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities within your role and across the broader Engineering discipline.
• Proactively identify and communicate risks within your scope, function, and engineering activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.Eng) or equivalent
• 0–6 years of relevant experience, with a foundational understanding of applying engineering standards (with guidance)
• Familiarity with process improvement, data analysis, or lean methodologies is an asset
• Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP, or in progress) is considered an asset
• Experience in business administration or coordination roles is an asset

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) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly. 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.