Production engineer

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Employer details Irving Shipbuilding

We’re looking for a skilled Production Engineer to join our Shipyard Production Engineering team. In this role, you’ll help design and plan the processes, tools, and equipment required to support safe, efficient, and high‑quality ship repair, construction, and commissioning activities. This is a hands‑on, impact‑driven position where your engineering expertise directly supports the production floor — everything from lifting and handling plans to temporary services engineering.

If you’re passionate about shipbuilding, problem‑solving, and enabling safe execution in a complex industrial environment, this role could be a perfect fit.

• Develop engineering deliverables such as lifting and handling plans, jigs/fixtures/tooling designs, and temporary services plans for both ship repair and new construction programs — following internal guidelines and engineering best practices.
• Perform calculations, analysis, and drafting, ensuring all work meets safety, quality, and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct inspections of temporary structures to confirm they are installed in accordance with approved plans.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including Production, Planning, Facilities, Scheduling, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams across multiple disciplines.
• Contribute to safe and efficient production, bringing practical and theoretical engineering knowledge into a shipbuilding environment.

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) or equivalent
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) designation
• Applied experience with any of the following areas:
  Hull, machinery, or accommodation piping;
  Electrical outfitting;
  Steel outfitting.
• Understanding of shipbuilding production processes, planning, material flow, and facility/resource capacity.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant industry standards (e.g., ASME, IEEE, ASTM).
• Knowledge of naval or commercial ship design and construction methods.
• Experience in ship design, ship construction, or a comparable complex industrial/manufacturing environment (heavy lift engineering experience preferred).
• 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.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and is 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.

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. We appreciate your interest in our company. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 program.

• Location:
  
  Halifax, NS
• Work location:
  
  On site
• Salary: $23.00 to $65.00 per hour
• Terms of employment:
  Permanent employment, Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source:
  Career Beacon #2771867