Junior Engineer, Industrial Engineering

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Industrial Engineer to enhance ship construction and repair processes. This role involves designing and executing improvements, utilizing scientific methodologies to tackle complex challenges. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Engineering and demonstrate proficiency in Lean Six Sigma and project management. You will manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, engage in continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to innovative research and development activities. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to operational excellence and quality in shipbuilding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and 3D ship models.
• Strong analytical and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope of work and develop standardized processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional improvement and mitigation projects.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Change Management

Project Management

Analytical Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.)

Tools

3D Ship Models

Blueprints

Job description

A Junior Industrial Engineer designs, plans, and executes improvements to processes, tools, workstations, and equipment necessary for high-quality, efficient ship construction, repair, and delivery. The Junior Industrial Engineer works independently, facing potentially complex problems, and employs scientific methodologies to analyze issues, identify root causes, test solutions, and standardize successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge and application of Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Project Management, maritime regulatory authorities (e.g., LR, TC, IMO), and other industry standards (e.g., ASME, IEEE, ASTM).
• Ability to model and analyze systems to illustrate the transformation of inputs, outputs, and added value.
• Project management training or certification (optional).
• Training or experience in lean/six sigma or other improvement methodologies (optional).
• Understanding of industrial or project management environments focused on operational performance improvement.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, navigating 3D ship models or simulations, developing and marking up drawings, creating presentations and reports, drafting technical specifications, conducting investigations, and preparing statements of work for subcontractors.
• Analytical problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for conveying complex issues to stakeholders.
• Cross-functional problem-solving from technical and business perspectives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Capability to make risk-based technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage proactive scope of work, including developing standardized workstation processes, 5S standards, performance metrics, capacity analysis, total productive maintenance, overall equipment effectiveness, material flow, and visual management.
• Author processes and procedures to stabilize and control processes in ship design, repair, and construction.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement within industrial engineering, ship design, repair, and construction.
• Develop and manage mitigation plans for risks and change management related to core activities and improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional improvement, standardization, and mitigation projects, employing creative technical problem solving and stakeholder management.
• Engage in research and development activities.
• Manage change processes effectively.