Engineer Technical Arrangements (Interim)

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About us

Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

As the interim Engineer in Technical Arrangements at Damen Naval, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that systems and components are arranged to meet stringent technical requirements while prioritizing maintainability, ergonomics, and operational safety. Collaborating closely with system specialists, safety engineers, and maintainability experts, you will strive to optimize the design of spaces where these systems are housed.

Key accountabilities

In this role, your key responsibilities are:

• Performing design and engineering activities related to the arrangements of technical spaces, such as engine rooms, pumprooms, steering gear rooms etc.

• Contributing to the elaboration process and development of technical arrangements through requirements analysis, concept generation, weight estimations, ergonomics, and safety considerations.

• Communicating the arrangement demands and possibilities by means of drawings, images, and presentations to support the engineering and procurement process.

• Ensuring timely and effective communication with all relevant stakeholders.

• Liaising with internal engineering project teams to ensure a timely and high-quality engineering results.

Skills & experience

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Master or Bachelor degree in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical field.

• At least three years of relevant experience in various design concepts and practices.

• Experience in technologically advanced design and processes, preferably in complex new-built ships.

• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, and preferably Dutch.

• Experience with 3DX engineering toolbox or Solid Edge would be advantageous.

• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.

• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with (also) a non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible given the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer
At Damen Naval, we value your expertise and commitment. As a temporary member of our team, you will receive:

• A competitive salary aligned with permanent staff.

• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre.

• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.

• Opportunities to work on challenging and innovative projects in the naval sector.

Application & information
This temporary assignment is exclusively offered on a secondment (detachering) or temporary employment contract basis. Freelance or ZZP agreements are not considered due to current Dutch legislation.

If you are interested, please submit your application with the following details:

• Your CV and motivational letter.

• Indication of your expected gross monthly salary (based on full-time work).

• Your availability (full-time/part-time and number of hours).

• Your notice period and preferred start date.

For more information about the vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.

A pre-assignment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.

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