Technologist, Production Engineering – Temporary Services
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 18, 2026. J.D. Irving scores B on the Alion truth index.
As a Production Engineering Technologist, you will play a key role in designing and planning the processes, tools, and temporary systems required to build and deliver high-quality ships.
Working within the Production Engineering Shipyard team, you will focus on developing and coordinating temporary service solutions that enable safe and efficient production activities across new construction and ship repair initiatives.
This role requires strong collaboration across Production, Planning, Safety, Procurement, and Engineering teams to ensure temporary services are seamlessly integrated into work packages, schedules, and material readiness plans.
Develop temporary service plans (scaffolding, ventilation, access, power, lighting, safety systems) across ship construction scopes
Create and update layouts, drawings, and redlines for temporary openings and installations
Monitor production and incorporate lessons learned into continuous improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align plans with schedules and material readiness
Support constructability reviews and provide drafting assistance as needed
Ensure compliance with safety standards and project requirements
Engineering degree or Engineering Technologist diploma
2-5 years of shipbuilding, ship design, or heavy manufacturing experience
Knowledge of production planning, materials, and resource capacity
Ability to perform basic calculations and produce sketches/drawings
Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills
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.