An Engineer, Industrial Engineering designs, plans, and executes improvements to processes, tools, workstations, and equipment for high quality, efficient operations in ship construction, delivery, and repair. They have knowledge of job areas typically obtained through work experience, mentorship, and hands on experience. They are developing and applying practical job knowledge, typically obtained through a combination of training, coaching, and work experience in a technical, process-oriented environment.
The Engineer works independently with general supervision; problems faced are difficult and a scientific methodology is used to analyze it, identify root causes to the problem, test solutions, and standardize successful solutions. The Engineer should influence stakeholders with a structured change management methodology and explanation of facts, policies, and practices. They will be expected to work in an assigned job scope in theoretical, practical, and/or lean six sigma methodologies in a shipbuilding environment. The Engineer is expected to work in an assigned job scope as defined in the Industrial Engineering Management Plan, Irving Way of Shipbuilding, and Continuous Improvement Framework.
- Actively manage proactive scope of work, which could include developing standards, performance metrics, capacity analysis, overall equipment effectiveness, material flow, visual management, authoring processes, industry benchmarking, research and development, and/or project planning.
- Lead the development of innovation project proposals, including financial, business, and technical analysis, seeking guidance from subject matter experts where required.
- Identify and action opportunities for Continuous Improvement within Industrial Engineering scope of work.
- Identify and manage mitigation plans for risks associated with Industrial Engineering activities and initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional improvement and innovation projects, including creative technical problem solving and effective stakeholder management, seeking guidance from technical subject matter experts where required.
- Utilize leading change principles to effectively engage stakeholders and institutionalize change.
- Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) or equivalent.
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or equivalent.
- Intermediate knowledge and/or application of Change Management and Project Management. Certification considered an asset.
- Ability to model and analyze systems in a simplified format for the purpose of illustrating the transformation of inputs, outputs and added value.
- Training and experience in lean/six sigma or other improvement methodologies, i.e. yellow, lean, or green belt or equivalent, or interest and ability to obtain.
- Demonstrated experience (typically 4-10 years) in an industrial or project management environment with a focus on analyzing and improving operational performance.
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, navigate within a 3D model and/or simulation of the ship, develop & markup drawings, develop presentations and reports, develop technical specifications, and perform technical investigations.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage project schedules, budgets, requirements, and risk registers.
- Demonstrated ability to develop project business cases by performing financial cost/benefit analysis, business impact analysis, and options analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and document scientific testing and trials of technologies.
- Analytical problem solving and data analysis.
- Ability to make risk-based technical decisions.
- Ability to develop project scope or statements of work.
- Verbal and written communication of issues to internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to engage employees at most levels of the organization.
- Confidently engage in technical information sharing in cross-functional problem solving.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Lead/facilitate workshops and business updates.
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.
