Production Engineering Technologist – Numerical Control Data

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

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax County, Canada seeks a detail-driven Production Engineering Technologist to join the Shipyard Production Engineering team. In this role, you'll translate design intent into precise manufacturing data supporting automated steel cutting and welding systems.

Qualifications include an Engineering Technologist Diploma and 2-5 years of related experience. Strong knowledge in shipbuilding production processes and proficiency in AutoCAD are essential. The position is full-time and requires in-office presence.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in shipbuilding, ship design, or heavy manufacturing.
• Experience with steel structures or outfitting highly desirable.
• Proficiency with NC-controlled cutting/welding equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop NC production data for structural and outfitting components.
• Review and validate NC files, resolving discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Production and Planning teams for data delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve shop floor issues.
• Test and commission automated equipment.
• Support continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Skills

Numerical Control data development

Collaboration with production teams

Troubleshooting in manufacturing

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Understanding of shipbuilding processes

Experience with NC-controlled equipment

Education

Engineering Technologist Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Job description

Production Engineering Technologist

We’re seeking a detail‑driven Production Engineering Technologist to join our Shipyard Production Engineering team. In this specialized role you’ll translate design intent into precise manufacturing data that powers automated steel cutting and welding systems, helping bring complex vessels to life safely, efficiently, and with exceptional quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop Numerical Control (NC) production data for structural and outfitting components, including nested parts, replacement parts, and temporary production aids (jigs, fixtures, templates)
• Review and validate Numerical Control files from external design partners, resolve discrepancies, and implement updates within the ISI PLM system
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Production and Planning teams to ensure high‑quality, timely data delivery that supports efficient manufacturing
• Engage with external Design Agents to improve production design and support manufacturability
• Troubleshoot and resolve shop floor issues, working directly with Production Supervisors and machine operators
• Test and commission automated equipment, developing and executing test plans for new designs, system updates, or process improvements
• Support continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, data integrity, and production efficiency

Qualifications

• Engineering Technologist Diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• 2–5 years of experience in shipbuilding, ship design, or heavy manufacturing
• Strong understanding of shipbuilding production processes and workflows, material requirements, planning, and capacity considerations, and production drawings, 3D models, and NC data
• Experience with steel structures and/or outfitting highly desirable
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Pro
• Additional assets: Experience with NC‑controlled cutting/welding equipment such as Messer, HGG Profile Cutting Machines, MicroStep, SMWP

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).

This position requires a full‑time, in‑office presence.

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 applicants to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable 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.