Production Engineering Technologist

We’re seeking a detail‑driven Production Engineering Technologist to join our Shipyard Production Engineering team. In this specialized role you’ll translate design intent into accurate manufacturing data that powers automated steel cutting and welding systems, helping bring complex vessels to life safely, efficiently, and with exceptional quality.

Responsibilities

Develop Numerical Control (NC) production data for structural and outfitting components, including nested parts, replacement parts, and temporary production aids (jigs, fixtures, templates)

Review and validate Numerical Control files from external design partners, resolve discrepancies, and implement updates within the ISI PLM system

Collaborate cross‑functionally with Production and Planning teams to ensure high‑quality, timely data delivery that supports efficient manufacturing

Engage with external Design Agents to improve production design and support manufacturability

Troubleshoot and resolve shop floor issues, working directly with Production Supervisors and machine operators

Test and commission automated equipment, developing and executing test plans for new designs, system updates, or process improvements

Support continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, data integrity, and production efficiency

Qualifications

Engineering Technologist Diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

2–5 years of experience in shipbuilding, ship design,



or heavy manufacturing

Robust understanding of shipbuilding production processes and workflows, material requirements, planning, and capacity considerations, and production drawings, 3D models, and NC data

Experience with steel structures and/or outfitting highly desirable

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Pro

Additional assets: Experience with NC‑controlled cutting/welding equipment such as Messer, HGG Profile Cutting Machines, MicroStep, SMWP

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).

This position requires a full‑time, in‑office presence.

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 applicants to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

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.

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📌 Production Engineering Technologist – Numerical Control Data (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Irving Shipbuilding
📍 Nova Scotia