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Build Readiness Production Engineering StudentCo-op- Winter 2027

J.D. Irving


Job Location:

Dartmouth - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (15 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This student role provides valuable handson experience within the Production Engineering team offering insight into what a future career at Irving Shipbuilding may look like.

Production Engineering plays a key role in ship construction by turning design intent into practical efficient build plans. The team focuses on creating productionready designs developing build sequences and ensuring full integration with planning procurement and production teams to support safe highquality and costeffective construction.

Students will support a range of engineering and production activities gaining exposure to how complex ships are built in an active shipyard. Depending on the assignment tasks may include build strategy development manufacturing and installation planning data preparation production support and continuous improvement work.

This role is ideal for students interested in engineering manufacturing or industrial environments who want to apply classroom learning to real projects collaborate with experienced professionals and develop practical skills in a fastpaced teamoriented setting.

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to support their student hires and will pay the fees associated with your co-op up to $1000.



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.
  • Reviewing 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 their Engineering Discipline.
  • Identify and manage mitigation plans for risks associated with their Engineering Discipline.


Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in a 4-year Engineering degree program.
  • 0-2 years experience.
  • General awareness of shipyard disciplines (hull structure ship arrangements ship piping systems propulsion HVAC electrical mechanical producibility manufacturing).
  • Excellent communication interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite openness to learning.
  • Read blueprints navigate within a 3D model of the ship and production information.
  • Previous experience in AutoCAD (2D/3D) preferred.
  • Interest in shipbuilding defense or marine industry and a desire to join an exciting fast-paced organization.
  • Skilled in organizing and managing a variety of tasks with varying priorities and is a fast learner and effective problem solver.

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.




Required Experience:

IC


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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 ... View more

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