Engineer, Production Norms

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Halifax is seeking an Engineer to design and plan processes for ship construction and delivery. The role involves maintaining norms calculators, supporting production processes, and providing training. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Engineering, experience with hull structure, and an understanding of shipbuilding production. Join a dedicated team committed to making history in shipbuilding.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience with hull structure or steel outfitting preferred.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve norms calculator(s) for hull structure.
• Support review and develop new production norms.
• Monitor production activities and time studies.

Skills

Hull structure knowledge

Steel outfitting experience

Scheduling and deadline management

Understanding of shipbuilding production

Interest in marine field

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION The Engineer, Production Norms designs and plans processes, tools, and equipment needed for high quality, efficient planning, construction, repair, testing/commissioning, and delivery of ships. An Engineer may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices. They will be expected to work in an assigned job scope in theoretical, practical, and/or lean engineering disciplines in a shipbuilding environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve norms calculator(s) related to hull structure and steel outfitting
• Support review and develop new norms as needed
• Monitor production activities and develop time studies in support of norms refinement and process development
• Support development of structural steel production processes and associated work instructions to drive efficiencies
• Provide training and support to Planning customers on the use of norm calculation tools
• Host engagement sessions with Production stakeholders on review of baseline norms and calculator outputs

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent, Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or equivalent. Alternative educational background may be considered with appropriate work experience.
• Applied experience with exposure to hull structure and / or steel outfitting.
• Understanding of scheduling, ability to adhere to strict deadlines, manage & develop schedules
• Understanding of Shipbuilding production, planning, material requirements, facility / resource capacity.
• Some exposure to or interest in marine field through work experience (e.g. co-op) or academic study

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.