Production Engineering Trainee: Shipbuilding MIs & Jigs

Irving Shipbuilding

Dartmouth

On-site

CAD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding invites applications for Engineer-in-Training, Production Engineering (Bluenose Team). The role develops Manufacturing Instructions, jigs and templates to support River-Class Destroyer production, and contributes to safe, efficient ship construction.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, review VFI, and help advance new products and processes through testing and improvements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent; eligible to register as Engineer in Training.
  • Understanding of shipbuilding production, planning, materials, and capacity.
  • Ability to read blueprints and navigate 3D models; produce drawings and reports.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD (2D/3D), MS Office, and Adobe Pro.
  • Interest in naval ship design and modern construction methods.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Manufacturing Instructions, jigs, fixtures, and templates for River-Class Destroyer Program.
  • Review and approve VFI including Installation Instructions and Care/Protection Instructions.
  • Review Production Drawings for accuracy and constructability.
  • Collaborate with Production, Planning, Facilities, Engineering, Scheduling, and Supply Chain.
  • Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement within the Engineering Discipline.
  • Identify and manage mitigation plans for risks in the Engineering Discipline.

Skills

Blueprint reading
3D modeling
MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD
MS Office
Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Irving Shipbuilding invites applications for Engineer-in-Training, Production Engineering (Bluenose Team). The role develops Manufacturing Instructions, jigs and templates to support River-Class Destroyer production, and contributes to safe, efficient ship construction.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, review VFI, and help advance new products and processes through testing and improvements.

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