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≈ $43k – $74k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Dartmouth)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 10, 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.

We are seeking a motivated Production Engineer to join our Production Engineering team. In this role, you will design and improve the processes, tools, and methods that support the safe, efficient, and high-quality construction of complex shipbuilding projects. You will bridge engineering and production, ensuring designs can be effectively built in a collaborative shipbuilding environment.

  • Develop Manufacturing Instructions (MIs) for installation sequences and specialized procedures.
  • Design production tools, including jigs, fixtures, and templates.
  • Review production drawings and vendor documentation for accuracy and constructability.
  • Plan and support engineering test activities for new products and processes.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and review deliverables.
  • Collaborate with Production, Planning, Facilities, Engineering, Scheduling, and Supply Chain teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support risk mitigation activities.
  • Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) or equivalent; P.Eng. designation or eligibility.
  • 3+ years of experience in shipbuilding, ship design, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
  • Experience with ship systems or production functions such as hull, mechanical/piping, electrical, or steel outfitting.
  • Strong understanding of shipbuilding production, planning, and materials.
  • Knowledge of relevant maritime regulations and industry standards.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and technical documentation.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and 3D models and solve complex engineering problems.

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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