Production Engineering Team Lead - J.D. Irving, Halifax

Position summary

Are you a technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment? Do you enjoy developing high-performing teams while solving complex engineering challenges? We are seeking a Team Lead, Production Engineering to oversee a team of engineers and technologists supporting shipbuilding and ship repair programs.

In this role, you will lead the delivery of critical production engineering solutions that enable safe, efficient, and successful execution of shipyard operations. Working closely with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Production, Planning, Supply Chain, and subcontractors, you will help shape how complex projects are delivered from concept through completion.

Your impact

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Production Engineering professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage team workload, schedules, priorities, resource allocation, and key deliverables to support shipbuilding and repair programs.
• Oversee the development and execution of lifting and handling plans, jigs and fixtures, and temporary service engineering solutions.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Planning, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment of priorities and project requirements.
• Monitor progress against commitments, proactively identifying and addressing risks, constraints, and competing priorities.
• Drive improvements in processes, standardization, safety, quality, and overall engineering effectiveness.
• Support employee goal setting, performance discussions, coaching, and career development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.Eng.) and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (or equivalent).
• 4+ years of experience in shipbuilding, ship design, ship repair, or a similar heavy industrial environment.
• Strong ability to interpret production drawings, PBOMs, 3D models, and large datasets.
• Experience performing lifting analyses and structural strength calculations using engineering principles and applicable codes.
• Working knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, and other engineering software.
• Exposure to hull, machinery, piping, electrical, or steel outfitting systems.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment.
• Must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Perks and benefits

At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder, constructing 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. We are committed to creating accessible environments and offer accommodations for candidates with disabilities at any stage of application and employment.