Lead shipbuilding production engineering at Irving Shipbuilding through lifting plans, tooling design, and multidisciplinary technical leadership. This is a full time, in-office position.
As Principal Engineer, you will shape strategies and influence decisions supporting vessel construction, repair, and delivery. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with Production, Planning, Facilities, Engineering, Scheduling, and Supply Chain, and guide build methods. Your expertise will support major programs including AOPS, River Class Destroyer, and Ship Repair.
Key Responsibilities: Develop lifting and handling plans for major shipbuilding programs
Design tooling and temporary services engineering solutions
Mentor junior engineers through technical leadership




Author and maintain engineering processes and procedures
Assess risks and implement efficiency improvements
Requirements: Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent and P.Eng. designation
Minimum 15 years in shipbuilding or related heavy manufacturing
Knowledge of maritime authorities and industry standards
Experience with shipbuilding production, planning, and capacity
Ability to interpret drawings, PBOMs, and 3D models
Apply shipbuilding leadership, engineered lift planning, and process expertise as Principal Engineer at Irving Shipbuilding.

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📌 Principal Production Engineering Leader (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Irving Shipbuilding
📍 Nova Scotia