Engineer-In-Training, Quality Operations
- Dartmouth, NS
- On-site
- Posted Oct 4, 2026
- 1 position
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Engineer-In-Training supports the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System in alignment with ISO 9001 standards. They are responsible for leading internal and external audits, managing nonconformities, and analyzing quality data to drive operational excellence.
Job details
The Engineer-In-Training, Quality Control is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring quality processes are effectively embedded across the organization in alignment with ISO 9001 requirements. Working closely with the Team Lead, this role supports quality initiatives, departmental objectives, audits, process improvement activities, corrective actions, and performance monitoring while collaborating with cross-functional teams to promote compliance, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement throughout Irving Shipbuilding. RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead and support internal audits in the business to ensure compliance to ISO 9001. * Lead and support training of audit lites in the business. * Support external audits- acting as an audit guide, compiling objective evidence, and being the point of contact. * Oversee nonconformities, corrective actions, recommendation for improvements, and observations through the appropriate stages ensuring stakeholders have the support required for timely actions and closure. * Review quality data, identify trends, patterns, anomalies and make recommendations regarding indicators related to changes in quality levels throughout the business. * Act as a Quality guide- supporting business functions with non-conformance reports, developing process documentation, how to effectively use quality management systems. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or related field. * P.Eng designation or ability to obtain. * Demonstrated ability to apply quality management knowledge in heavy manufacturing environment, typically gained over 2 to 5 years of experience. * Knowledge of quality management systems and best practices. * Comprehensive knowledge of quality auditing. * Demonstrated experience to apply practical knowledge of quality audits, make recommendations for improvement. * Demonstrated experience writing quality reports. * Excellent communication skills. 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.
What you’ll do
The Engineer-In-Training supports the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System in alignment with ISO 9001 standards. They are responsible for leading internal and external audits, managing nonconformities, and analyzing quality data to drive operational excellence.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and possess 2 to 5 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment. Applicants must also be eligible for Canadian Controlled Goods Program and government security clearances.
Listed skills
- Technical Documentation · Preferred
- Data analysis · Preferred
- Compliance · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
- Process Improvement · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Quality Management Systems
- ISO 9001
- Internal Auditing
- External Auditing
- Process Improvement
- Corrective Actions
- Quality Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Compliance
- Heavy Manufacturing
- Technical Documentation
- Communication Skills
- Workplace Inclusivity
- Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
- Engineer in Training
- Auditing
- ISO 9000 Series
- Business Support Systems
- Communication
- Procurement
- Quality Auditing
- Continuous Improvement Process
- International Traffic In Arms Regulations
- Operational Excellence
- Operations
- Quality Management
- Team Leadership
- Writing
- Security Clearance
- Quality Control
Job areas
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Security & Safety
- Engineer in Training
- Product Quality Engineer
- Industrial and Production Engineers
- Validation Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
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