Job Description

The Industrial Engineerplays a key role in driving smarter, safer, and more efficient shipbuilding and repair operations. In this role, you’ll design, plan, and implement process, tooling, workstation, and equipment improvements that elevate quality, productivity, and operational performance across ship construction, delivery, and repair programs.

As a trusted change leader, you’ll partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to influence and embed improvements using structured change‑management practices, data‑driven insights, and a clear understanding of policies, standards, and best practices. Your work will directly shape how work gets done—on the waterfront and beyond.

• Actively manage proactive scope of work, which could include developing standards, performance metrics, capacity analysis, overall equipment effectiveness, material flow, visual management, industry benchmarking, research and development, and/or project planning.
• Author processes and procedures documenting how to stabilize and control processes in ship design, repair, and construction.
• Identify and action opportunities for Continuous Improvement within Industrial Engineering scope of work.
• Identify and manage mitigation plans for risks associated with Industrial Engineering activities and initiatives.
• Lead improvement, standardization, and/or mitigation plans and projects, including creative technical problem solving, seeking guidance from technical subject matter experts, and effective stakeholder management.
• Utilize leading change principles to effectively engage stakeholders and institutionalize change.

• Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent.
  • Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience (typically 4-8 years) in an industrial or project management environment with a focus on analyzing and improving operational performance.
• Certification, intermediate knowledge, and application of Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, Project Management, and other industry standards (e.g. ASME, IEEE, ASTM, etc.).
• Ability to model and analyze systems in a simplified format for the purpose of illustrating the transformation of inputs, outputs and added value.
• Training and experience in lean/six sigma or other improvement methodologies, i.e. yellow, lean, or green belt or equivalent, or interest and ability to obtain.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, navigate within a 3D model and/or simulation of the ship, develop & markup drawings, develop presentations and reports, develop technical specifications, perform technical investigations, and develop statement of work for subcontractors.
• Analytical problem solving and data analysis.
• Make risk-based technical decisions.
• Ability to develop project scope or statements of work.
• Verbal and written communication of issues to internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to engage employees at most levels of the organization.
• Confidently engage in technical information sharing in cross-functional problem solving.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Lead/facilitate workshops and business updates.

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.

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