Production Engineer - Temporary Services

Irving Shipbuilding, Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding, Inc. seeks a Production Engineer to design and plan the processes, tools, and temporary systems required to build and deliver high‑quality ships.

You will coordinate temporary service solutions across new construction and ship repair initiatives with the Production Engineering Shipyard team. The role requires close collaboration with Production, Planning, Safety, Procurement, and Engineering to integrate temporary services into work packages, schedules, and material

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent required, Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or equivalent preferred.
• 2-5 years of shipbuilding, ship design, or heavy manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of production planning, materials, and resource capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop temporary service plans (scaffolding, ventilation, access, power, lighting, safety systems) across ship construction scopes.
• Create and update layouts, drawings, and redlines for temporary openings and installations.
• Monitor production and incorporate lessons learned into continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align plans with schedules and material readiness.
• Support constructability reviews and provide drafting assistance as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and project requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic calculations

Drafting sketches

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or equivalent

Tools

Production planning

Shipbuilding knowledge

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Production Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and planning the processes, tools, and temporary systems required to build and deliver high-quality ships.
Working within the Production Engineering Shipyard team, you will focus on developing and coordinating temporary service solutions that enable safe and efficient production activities across new construction and ship repair initiatives.
This role requires strong collaboration across Production, Planning, Safety, Procurement, and Engineering teams to ensure temporary services are seamlessly integrated into work packages, schedules, and material readiness plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop temporary service plans (scaffolding, ventilation, access, power, lighting, safety systems) across ship construction scopes
• Create and update layouts, drawings, and redlines for temporary openings and installations
• Monitor production and incorporate lessons learned into continuous improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align plans with schedules and material readiness
• Support constructability reviews and provide drafting assistance as needed
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and project requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent, Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of shipbuilding, ship design, or heavy manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of production planning, materials, and resource capacity
• Ability to perform basic calculations and produce sketches/drawings
• Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.