Job Description

Are you ready to make a real impact? As a Junior Industrial Engineer, you’ll play a key role in transforming how we build, repair, and deliver world‑class vessels. This is your opportunity to design smarter processes, improve tools and workstations, and help drive efficiency across every stage of ship construction.

In this role, you won’t just follow instructions— you’ll lead improvements. You’ll tackle complex challenges independently, applying scientific methods to analyze issues, uncover root causes, test new ideas, and turn successful solutions into standard practice.

If you’re driven by innovation, energized by problem‑solving, and excited to see your ideas directly influence production, we want you on our team. Step into a role where your engineering mindset truly matters.

👉 Apply now and help shape the future of modern shipbuilding.

• 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.
• 0-5 years' experience improving processes in an industrial or project environment.
• Lean/Six Sigma or improvement‑methodology training (or willingness to obtain).
• Familiarity with project management and industry standards (ASME, IEEE, ASTM).
• Ability to read blueprints, work with 3D models, and create technical documents.
• Strong analytical, data, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Able to make risk‑based decisions and define project scope.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work across teams and levels.
• Comfortable sharing technical information and leading discussions.
• Able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience facilitating workshops or 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.