In this position, you will oversee all quality-related activities tied to the supply and manufacture of shafting and propulsion equipment, ensuring Irving Shipbuilding's stringent quality requirements are met throughout the entire process. From monitoring supplier manufacturing to verifying compliance and guaranteeing that only conforming equipment is received and installed, you will act as a key liaison between suppliers and our team to safeguard performance and reliability for mission-critical components. If you're passionate about precision, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to building the future of naval capability, this is your chance to make an impact!

Participate in contract clarification, negotiation, tailoring and change, ensuring quality is embedded within contracting and purchasing process. Review and approval of Quality Vendor Furnished Information, including supplier quality plans, and inspection and test plans (ITPs). Attend contract Kick-off meeting, pre-production meeting, Supplier progress meetings, production-quality meetings.

Monitor supplier quality performance (NCRs, defect rates.) Accountable for supplier visits, ITP inspections, documentation reviews, and warehouse delivery inspections. Liaison for managing equipment issues identified during install and commissioning by ISI. Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

Mechanical or marine degree, or diploma in engineering technology, or equivalent industry or naval experience. 8+ years of related experience working with mechanical systems.

Experience with mechanical system inspections would be considered an asset.

Experience in ship construction, maintenance,



and repair would be considered an asset.

Experience with Ship Classification Societies would be considered an asset. Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, AS 9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems would be considered an asset Microsoft Office knowledge and experience are required. Frequent travel will be required within North America and Europe.

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.International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence with frequent travel to supplier sites. 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 invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

Irving

Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

📌 Senior Mechanical Quality Specialist (Shubenacadie)
🏢 Irving Shipbuilding
📍 Shubenacadie