Shipyard Production Data Engineer

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

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.