Production Engineering Student/Co-op- Fall 2026

As a Production Engineering Student, you'll support the team responsible for turning ship designs into practical, efficient build plans that enable safe, high-quality construction. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll gain exposure to shipbuilding through activities such as build strategy development, manufacturing and installation planning, production support, data preparation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This opportunity is ideal for students interested in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments who are eager to apply their classroom learning, develop practical skills, and contribute to the construction of some of Canada's most advanced ships.

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

• Support team members with development of PE deliverables required to support construction and changes that arise during the build.
• Develop jigs, fixtures, and tooling designs for unit builds, equipment installations, temporary support, and other shipbuilding operations.
• Develop temporary services plans for scaffolding, access, ventilation, temporary power/lighting to support build strategy following modern shipbuilding methods.
• Support development of unit construction methods / sequences utilizing the 3D model and assembly hierarchy.
• Carry out time studies of various work processes and assessment of bill of material or production scope of work to support refinement of Production norms.
• Prepare 3D models, extract fabrication drawings, and prepare work instructions for the production trades.
• Support NC data team with nesting of plates and profiles, completing material / geometry take-offs from drawings, and testing machine cutting accuracy.
  

• 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) considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, openness to learning.
• Ability to read blueprints, navigate within a 3D model of the ship and production information.
• Experience in AutoCad (2D/3D) preferred.
• 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.