Junior Engineer, Production Engineering

Job Description

The Junior Engineer, Production Engineering (Bluenose Team), plays a key role in bringing Canada’s most advanced ships to life by developing innovative engineering solutions that enable safe, efficient, and high-quality ship construction. The position drives production success through the creation of detailed Manufacturing Instructions (MIs) for complex installation activities, the review and approval of Vendor Furnished Information (VFI), and the evaluation of production drawings to ensure accuracy and constructability. The Junior Engineer also designs and drafts custom jigs, fixtures, and templates that support efficient production, while planning and executing engineering test programs that help introduce new products, technologies, and processes to the shipyard.

Working closely with cross‑functional teams, this role combines technical expertise, creativity, and problem‑solving to continuously improve how ships are built and delivered.

Responsibilities

• Develop Manufacturing Instructions, jigs, fixtures, and templates for the River‑Class Destroyer Program.
• Review, approve, and socialize Operations (OPS) Vendor Furnished Information (VFI) including Installation Instructions and Care and Protection Instructions.
• Review production drawings for accuracy and constructability.
• Engage with internal business stakeholders including Production, Planning, Facilities, Platform/Combat Engineering, Scheduling, and Supply Chain.
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement within the Engineering Discipline.
• Identify and manage mitigation plans for risks associated with the Engineering Discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent.
• Eligible to register as Engineer in Training (EIT) with Engineers Nova Scotia.
• 0 to 5 years of work experience.
• Basic understanding of shipbuilding production, planning, material requirements, facility and resource capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, navigate 3D models and/or simulations, develop and markup drawings, develop presentations and reports, develop technical specifications, perform investigations on complex issues.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (2D/3D), MS Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge and genuine interest in naval / modern ship design and construction methods.

Additional Requirements

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Accommodations

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability, whether 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.

We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully.