Mechanical Engineering Specialist

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A shipbuilding company in Halifax is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Specialist to design and improve tools for efficient ship construction. Responsibilities include leading daily operations, managing budgets, supporting product teams, and liaising with vendors for improved tooling. The ideal candidate holds a relevant diploma and has experience in project management. This position offers opportunities for cost-saving improvements and production support.

Qualifications

• Some work experience in a related field.
• Experience in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of naval design and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks to meet production needs.
• Analyze business trends and monitor budgets.
• Provide support for tooling and equipment needs.
• Test new tooling and equipment with vendors.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cost analysis

Manufacturing process knowledge

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