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J.D. Irving, Limited

Production Engineer - Paint Specialist

3099 Barrington Street, PO Box 9110, Halifax, NS, B3K 5M7, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Experience: 2-5 years shipbuilding / ship design experience or related heavy manufacturing experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 19, 2026

Original job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically driven Production Engineer - Paint Specialist to join our Shipyard team. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing and planning coating and preservation processes that ensure the quality, durability, and efficiency of ship construction and delivery.

You’ll work at the intersection of engineering design and production execution - translating specifications into practical, build-ready deliverables that support high-quality outcomes across all stages of construction, from fabrication through testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed paint packages (surface prep, coating systems, sequencing, and hold-back requirements) by unit and compartment
Establish care and preservation standards to protect coated products throughout construction, handling, storage, and rework
Ensure alignment with specifications and technical data through collaboration with Platform Engineering
Create production norms to support planning, estimating, and material forecasting
Monitor production and capture lessons learned to drive continuous improvement
Participate in constructability and workflow reviews to enhance coating strategy and production efficiency

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent, Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or equivalent.
2-5 years shipbuilding / ship design experience or related heavy manufacturing experience
Understanding of manufacturing, planning, material requirements, facility / resource capacity
NACE Coating Inspection Certification (Level 1 or higher) is highly desirable. Alternatively, the ability and willingness to obtain certification within the first 12 months of employment.
Detail oriented and capable of navigating 3D model and Bill of Material data to scope and prepare paint products and drawings.

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) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

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

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 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.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/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.

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Responsibilities

The Production Engineer will design and plan coating and preservation processes to ensure the quality and efficiency of ship construction. They are responsible for developing detailed paint packages, establishing preservation standards, and collaborating with engineering teams to support production workflows.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent degree and possess 2-5 years of experience in shipbuilding or heavy manufacturing. A NACE Coating Inspection Certification is highly desirable, and applicants must be eligible for Canadian security clearances and ITAR compliance.

Skills

Production engineering
Coating systems
Surface preparation
Shipbuilding
3D modeling
Bill of materials
Technical data analysis
Material forecasting
Constructability review
NACE coating inspection
Quality control
Process planning
Heavy manufacturing
Project management
Engineering design

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Keywords

Production Engineer
Paint Specialist
Shipyard
Coating systems
Surface prep
Ship construction
Platform Engineering
Production norms
Material forecasting
Constructability
3D model
Bill of Material
NACE
Coating Inspection
Security clearance
ITAR
Manufacturing
Heavy manufacturing
Engineering design

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