As a Junior Engineer, Technical Engineering, you will be a key contributor within the Technical Engineering Team, supporting the Manager, Technical Engineering in driving engineering processes and governance across the Design and Engineering business unit.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring process integrity, assurance, and reporting accuracy - all essential to achieving product acceptance and contractual milestones for Irving Shipbuilding Programs. You will collaborate cross-functionally, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help strengthen the reliability of engineering processes.

Own and maintain tracking of acceptance and assurance activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive alignment and transparency across engineering projects.
Develop and produce metrics and reporting to support decision-making at all levels of the organization.
Analyze and identify root causes of delays or issues, applying process improvement and lean methodologies.
Provide subject matter support and analysis to engineering teams to enhance process understanding and solution development.
Create and maintain user guides, documentation, and presentations to support engineering processes.
Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities within your role and across the broader Engineering discipline.
Proactively identify and communicate risks within your scope, function, and engineering activities.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.Eng) or equivalent
0–6 years of relevant experience, with a foundational understanding of applying engineering standards (with guidance)
Familiarity with process improvement, data analysis, or lean methodologies is an asset
Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP, or in progress) is considered an asset
Experience in business administration or coordination roles is an asset

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).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

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

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Junior Engineer, Technical Engineering

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