Junior Engineer, Manufacturing

JOB DESCRIPTION As an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) on our Build Strategy team, you'll help shape the blueprint for how Canada's next generation of naval ships comes together.

In this role, you'll dive into developing, maintaining, and continuously advancing the Build Strategy—the roadmap that guides our approach to constructing and repairing world‑class vessels at Irving Shipbuilding.

Your work will directly influence how teams across the organization make decisions, solve challenges, and drive efficiency.

The Build Strategy is a cornerstone of our shipbuilding program, aligning internal functions, subcontractors, and customers with a clear vision and evidence‑based plan.

You’ll play a key part in refining the analyses, data, and strategic insights that keep our production teams moving with purpose and precision.

If you’re eager to learn, ready to tackle complex challenges, and excited about contributing to Canada’s largest shipbuilding project, this is where your engineering career takes off.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Investigate and resolve potential issues to construction.

Perform capacity planning using simulation software for key work centers.

Document all required aspects of the Build Strategy.

Produce and contribute to the creation of the Build Schedule.

Collaborate with multiple ISI functional teams to improve and prepare Shipyard processes for production.

Review engineering documentation for application and requirements for Build.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent required.

0 to 4 years of work experience.

Fundamental understanding of design for build principles.

Strong technical writing skills, able to author, manage and maintain documentation.

Strong knowledge of Data Analysis and Capture.

Demonstrated capability to analyze engineering data and understand how to translate it into a production context.

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). Please note this position requires a full‑time, in‑office presence.

ABOUT US 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.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. 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.

ABOUT THE TEAM 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 project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we’re making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/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.

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