Open Application Engineering NEW

Job description

Engineering at Damen Naval

At Damen Naval, our Engineering department is at the heart of designing and building innovative naval vessels. We transform concepts into precise technical specifications that comply with requirements and drive projects from proposal to testing. Our team collaborates across disciplines, tackling marine systems, electrical functionalities, preservation, welding, adhesives, and joinery of accommodation and technical spaces. Join us to be part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality, groundbreaking naval solutions.

We need Engineering expertise in the following areas:

Integration Engineer Interior or Outfitting

• Transform design concepts into technical specifications for naval vessels.
• Oversee the engineering process, collaborate with suppliers, and maintain quality standards.
• Drive innovation in naval engineering within a dynamic team.

Technical Specialist

• Provide expert guidance and ensure regulatory compliance in naval shipbuilding projects.
• Specialize in areas such as Smart Maintenance, Electrical Systems, Propulsion Systems, Vulnerability Reduction, or Preservation-Welding-Adhesives.

Combat Systems Engineer

• Support the design, installation, verification, maintenance, and refits of advanced naval combat systems.
• Work on above-water and underwater sensor systems, weapon, command, and control systems.
• Contribute to the integration of these systems into a cohesive naval combat suite, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Electrical and/or Automation Engineer

• Design, review, and verify complex electrical and/or automation systems for advanced naval vessels.
• Contribute from the proposal phase to the launch, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with a talented team, manage vendors, and support the entire project lifecycle.

Integration Engineer Marine Systems

• Design and integrate complex marine systems into naval vessels.
• Work closely with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless component integration and support the lifecycle of naval projects.

Systems Verification Engineer

• Ensure compliance with set requirements by establishing system requirements, linking documents, defining verification cases, and specifying test specifications for physical tests.
• Oversee project deliverables and maintain the Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM).

Functional Application Specialist 3DX

• Lead the development and design of engineering functionalities in the 3Dexperience (3DX) platform.
• Drive efficiency and effectiveness across engineering processes, ensuring cutting-edge PLM technology implementation.

In each of these areas, we are seeking professionals of all experience levels: (Junior) Engineers, Team Leads, Subcontract Managers, and Subdepartment Managers.

Skills & Experience
If you want to join Damen Naval and shape the future of maritime technology, these are the key requirements:

• Completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in Shipbuilding, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant technical domain.
• Relevant experience in the area and seniority level you are applying for, preferably in shipbuilding or the maritime sector.
• Good command of the English language; Dutch or German is considered a plus.
• Permanent EU nationality, due to the military nature of our projects.
• Excellent references, as a pre-employment security screening is a standard part of the recruitment procedure.

What We Offer
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees and will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.