Engineer, Build Strategy
An Engineer in the Build Strategy team will work to develop, maintain, expand, and refine the Build Strategy and associated analyses and evidence.
The Build Strategy is a key source of information to align Irving Shipbuilding Inc (ISI) functions, sub-contractors, and customers on the approach for the construction of ships at Irving Shipbuilding.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and resolve potential issues to construction
- Perform capacity planning using simulation software for key work centers
- Document all required aspects of the Build Strategy
- Produce and contribute to the creation of the Build Schedule
- Collaborate with multiple ISI functional teams to improve and prepare Shipyard processes for production
- Review engineering documentation for application to and requirements for Build
Qualifications
- Education:
- Recognized Degree in Engineering.
- Registration with or eligible for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
- Experience
- 4+ years of experience in a complex industrial and manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of design for build principles and their application.
- Strong technical writing skills, able to author, manage and maintain build procedure documentation
- Strong knowledge and ability for Data Analysis & Capture
- Demonstrated capability to analyze engineering data and understand how to translate it into a production context
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in English, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively amongst a team and external stakeholders
About the Team
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.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/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.