Engineer, Industrial Engineering

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Industrial Engineer to enhance processes and tools in ship construction and repair. This role involves managing scope of work, authoring procedures, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, be adept at project management, and have a solid foundation in Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about engineering and process improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years in industrial or project management focusing on operational performance.
• Intermediate knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage proactive scope of work, including performance metrics and project planning.
• Author processes to stabilize and control ship design and construction processes.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical decision making

Project management

Change management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)

Tools

3D modeling software

Blueprint reading

Job description

An Engineer, Industrial Engineering designs, plans, and executes improvements to processes, tools, workstations, and equipment for high quality, efficient operations in ship construction, delivery, and repair. The Engineer, Industrial Engineering influences stakeholders with a structured change management methodology and explanation of facts, policies, and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or equivalent.
• Certification, intermediate knowledge, and application of Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Project Management, and other industry standards (e.g. ASME, IEEE, ASTM, etc.).
• Ability to model and analyze systems in a simplified format for the purpose of illustrating the transformation of inputs, outputs and added value.
• Training and experience in lean/six sigma or other improvement methodologies, i.e. yellow, lean, or green belt or equivalent, or interest and ability to obtain.
• Demonstrated experience (typically 4-10 years) in an industrial or project management environment with a focus on analyzing and improving operational performance.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, navigate within a 3D model and/or simulation of the ship, develop & markup drawings, develop presentations and reports, develop technical specifications, perform technical investigations, and develop statement of work for subcontractors.
• Analytical problem solving and data analysis.
• Make risk-based technical decisions.
• Ability to develop project scope or statements of work.
• Verbal and written communication of issues to internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to engage employees at most levels of the organization.
• Confidently engage in technical information sharing in cross-functional problem solving.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Lead/facilitate workshops and business updates.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage proactive scope of work, which could include developing standards, performance metrics, capacity analysis, overall equipment effectiveness, material flow, visual management, industry benchmarking, research and development, and/or project planning.
• Author processes and procedures documenting how to stabilize and control processes in ship design, repair, and construction.
• Identify and action opportunities for Continuous Improvement within Industrial Engineering scope of work.
• Identify and manage mitigation plans for risks associated with Industrial Engineering activities and initiatives.
• Lead improvement, standardization, and/or mitigation plans and projects, including creative technical problem solving, seeking guidance from technical subject matter experts, and effective stakeholder management.
• Utilize leading change principles to effectively engage stakeholders and institutionalize change.