Naval Project Engineer – Complex Manufacturing

Irving Shipbuilding; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Project Engineer to support Manufacturing Engineering for naval programs. The ideal candidate will lead project tasks, manage risks, and work collaboratively with teams. A degree in Engineering and 4-6 years of relevant experience are required. Strong relationship management and project coordination skills are essential. This position necessitates full-time, in-office presence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Engineering, or equivalent.
• P. Eng or CET preferred; PMP and Lean Six Sigma certifications are assets.
• 4-6 years in Project Management or Engineering on large, complex defense or manufacturing projects.
• Familiarity with project controls, performance management, scheduling, and delivery.
• Experience coordinating across multiple organizations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute assigned tasks, activities, and deliverables within the Engineering Group.
• Develop plans, processes, and procedures to ensure successful achievement of project milestones.
• Anticipate and manage risks, resolving challenges proactively to maintain project momentum.
• Coordinate engineering activities to enable efficient delivery of project outputs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Job description

A leading shipbuilding company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Project Engineer to support Manufacturing Engineering for naval programs. The ideal candidate will lead project tasks, manage risks, and work collaboratively with teams. A degree in Engineering and 4-6 years of relevant experience are required. Strong relationship management and project coordination skills are essential. This position necessitates full-time, in-office presence.