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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. J.D. Irving scores B on the Alion truth index.

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J.D. Irving, Limited is a privately owned Canadian conglomerate headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, with businesses in forestry and forest products, shipbuilding and industrial fabrication, transportation and logistics, consumer products, food, agriculture, retail and construction equipment. Founded in 1882 and part of the Irving family group of companies, it employs more than 20,000 people in Canada and the United States through subsidiaries such as Irving Shipbuilding, Irving Tissue, Cavendish Farms, Kent Building Supplies and its railways. It hires truck drivers, skilled trades, papermaking and process engineers, maintenance supervisors, sales associates and finance analysts.

Build the ships that strengthen Canada's future.

As a Production Engineer-in-Training (EIT), you'll play a key role in transforming complex shipbuilding designs into safe, efficient, and executable production plans. Working within our Production Engineering Shipyard team, you will develop the tools, processes, and engineering solutions that enable the successful construction, repair, testing, and delivery of world-class vessels.

This position supports both our River Class Destroyer and Ship Repair programs and offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a highly collaborative, large-scale industrial environment.

  • Develop lifting and handling plans, product transportation plans, and temporary services engineering plans to support ship construction and repair activities.
  • Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and tooling solutions that enable safe and efficient production.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across Production, Planning, Engineering, Facilities, Scheduling, and Supply Chain to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
  • Participate in constructability reviews, floor planning initiatives, and cross-functional project meetings.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, safety, quality, and production efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide drafting and technical drawing support for a variety of Production Engineering projects and activities
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.Eng.) or equivalent.
  • Registered Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or eligible to register, with the ability to pursue Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
  • Educational background or practical experience related to:
    • Structural engineering
    • Strength of materials
    • Shipbuilding
    • Industrial or heavy construction environments
  • Strong interest in naval architecture, modern ship design, and ship construction methodologies.
  • Exposure to maritime regulations and classification requirements, including organizations such as:
    • Lloyd's Register (LR)
    • Transport Canada (TC)
    • International Maritime Organization (IMO)
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME, ASTM, IEEE, or similar engineering and manufacturing standards.

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.

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