Mechanical Engineering Specialist

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in shipbuilding is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Specialist to design and improve tooling for efficient ship construction. The role includes managing projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and engaging with production teams to enhance operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and change management.
• Experience in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of naval design and construction methods considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead tooling and equipment operations to meet production needs.
• Engage with vendors to test new tooling for efficiency.
• Analyze operational processes for cost savings.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Education

Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Mechanical Engineering S pecialist can design, improve, and plan the tools, and equipment needed for quality and efficient ship construction and repair ensuring they meet specification and regulatory requirements. In this position the specialist will provide technical support and lead projects and tasks supporting the Tooling and Equipment Department daily operation ensuring production requirements are fulfilled. The Role will additionally be responsible to analyze business trends, manage assigned task and project budgets, develop custom reporting and identify opportunities and recommend changes to improve efficiencies and cost savings.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead tasks supporting Tooling and Equipment team daily operations to meet and exceed our internal customer expectations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of manufacturing and build processes and Standardize HSL equipment to support production needs
• Actively liaise with the vendor industry to test new and improved tooling and equipment to realize efficiency and cost savings.
• Ensure ISI equipment meets applicable codes, standards, and regulations
• M onitor and maintain budgets
• Provide support to any tooling and equipment related needs (hydraulic, ventilation, industrial gas, mechanical equipment, welding, etc.)
• Engage with production teams, sponsors and stakeholders leading Project management activities of various equipment and technical projects from conceptual design to commissioning and start-up.
• Capital Equipment Purchases: Sustain positive performance ensuring quality and delivery, developing budgets and timelines, coordinating logistics/installations/commissioning & training, complete equipment handovers to maintenance team, communicate effectively, demonstrating positive results
• Perform analytics and reporting analysis of inventory, trends, and operational processes to identify opportunities and recommend changes to improve cost & efficiencies which will support long term strategy
• Lead or support various business initiatives including: Facility, design and deliver Continuous improvement projects within the production environment for tooling and equipment, Developing equipment standards for the use of tools and equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology, and some work experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a project management role and the management of change.
• Experience in an industrial environment. Knowledge of naval design and construction methods considered an asset.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work independently and or with multi-disciplined teams of people