Junior Engineer, Weight Control

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine industry is looking for a Junior Weight Control Engineer to join their Hull Engineering team. This role involves designing and planning processes for ship construction, with a focus on efficiency and quality. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture or Aerospace and some experience in the marine field. The position offers opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Some exposure to the marine field, preferably through co-op or academic study.
• Experience in ship design, construction, or relevant industrial environments.
• Demonstrated capability in preparing presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Originate deliverables under the supervision of a licensed P.Eng.
• Review and resolve engineering defects related to ship design.
• Identify risks and opportunities for improvement within job scope.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Navigation in 3D models

Technical specification development

Database development

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng) in Naval Architecture or Aerospace

Tools

ShipWeight database

Job description

As a member of the Hull Engineering team, the Junior Weight Control Engineer designs and plans processes, tools, and equipment needed for high-quality, efficient planning, construction, repair, testing/commissioning, and delivery of ships. This role applies broad theoretical knowledge typically obtained through advanced education and/or early work experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng) in Naval Architecture or Aerospace
• Some exposure to or interest in the marine field through work experience (e.g., co-op) or academic study
• Demonstrated experience (generally 0-6 years) in ship design, construction, or relevant complex industrial and manufacturing environments
• Ability to read blueprints, navigate within a 3D model and/or simulation of the ship, develop and markup drawings, prepare presentations and reports, develop technical specifications, perform technical investigations, and develop statements of work for subcontractors
• Database development and management experience required. ShipWeight database experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Originate, under the supervision of a licensed P.Eng, deliverables within an assigned job scope area
• Review detailed design information using the 3D model, 2D drawings, and production bill of materials
• Review and resolve engineering defects related to ship design
• Identify risks within their job scope, function, or broader engineering discipline
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within their job scope and the broader engineering discipline