Shipyard Production Engineering Co-op — Hands-on Build Plans

Irving Shipbuilding, Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op fee coverage up to $1000

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax is offering a student co-op in the Production Engineering team. You will gain hands-on experience turning design intent into practical build plans and develop build sequences that integrate with planning, procurement and production.

Responsibilities include jigs and tooling design, 3D modeling, time studies, and creating work instructions. A full‑time in‑office presence is required, with CGP/ITAR clearances and a path to practical, fast-paced shipyard experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year Engineering degree program.
• 0-2 years' experience.
• General awareness of shipyard disciplines (hull structure, ship arrangements, ship piping systems, propulsion, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, producibility, manufacturing).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, openness to learning.
• Read blueprints, navigate within a 3D model of the ship and production information.
• Previous experience in AutoCAD (2D/3D) preferred.
• Interest in shipbuilding, defense, or marine industry and a desire to join an exciting, fast-paced organization.
• Skilled in organizing and managing a variety of tasks with varying priorities and is a fast learner and effective problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Support team members with development of PE (Production Engineering) deliverables required to support construction and changes that arise during the build.
• Develop jigs, fixtures, and tooling designs for unit builds, equipment installations, temporary support, and other shipbuilding operations.
• Develop temporary services plans for scaffolding, access, ventilation, temporary power/lighting to support build strategy following modern shipbuilding methods.
• Support development of unit construction methods / sequences utilizing the 3D model and assembly hierarchy.
• Carry out time studies of various work processes and assessment of bill of materials or production scope of work to support refinement of Production norms.
• Prepare 3D models, extract fabrication drawings, and prepare work instructions for the production trades.
• Support NC data team with nesting of plates and profiles, completing material / geometry take-offs from drawings, and testing machine cutting accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

3D modeling

AutoCAD

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Fast learner

Organizational skills

Education

4-year Engineering degree (enrolled)

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Job description

Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax is offering a student co-op in the Production Engineering team. You will gain hands-on experience turning design intent into practical build plans and develop build sequences that integrate with planning, procurement and production.

Responsibilities include jigs and tooling design, 3D modeling, time studies, and creating work instructions. A full‑time in‑office presence is required, with CGP/ITAR clearances and a path to practical, fast-paced shipyard experience.