Project Manager Manufacturing Engineering
Damen Shipyards (Vlissingen)
- MBO, HBO
- Werktuigbouwkunde, Bedrijfskundig Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Techniek
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- Latest update 7/8/2025
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About the company Damen Shipyards
We are Damen
Damen is a family owned business that stands for fellowship, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and stewardship. We believe that our oceans, seas, lakes and rivers offer humanity a growing range of possibilities in terms of trade, food, energy and recreation. We provide maritime solutions to meet these opportunities, through design, shipbuilding, ship repair and related services.
In the previous century, we revolutionised shipbuilding with standardisation and serial production. More than ninety years and 6,000 ships later, those pillars are unchanged. Their importance is only growing with the need for increased sustainability and digitalisation. It is our aim to combine our proven standardisation with the innovations of digitalisation to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder.
Job
We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.
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 Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, you will be instrumental in the entire shipbuilding process. You will take the lead in planning, designing, steering, and innovating manufacturing processes for the complete shipbuilding project. Your core focus will be to maximize efficiency by meticulously analyzing workflow layouts, specialized equipment, assembly methods, and workforce utilization. You'll accurately determine the necessary parts and tools to achieve manufacturing goals, and then plan, design, set up, modify, optimize, and continuously monitor these critical manufacturing processes.
Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating the entire manufacturing engineering process for in-house yard work (covering Structural, Piping, Outfitting, Mechanical, and specialized activities during shipbuilding).
- Leading and mentoring a dedicated team of Manufacturing Engineers assigned to the project.
- Providing innovative solutions for all shipbuilding processes and thoroughly evaluating the technical specifications of subcontracted work.
- Establishing clear structure for subcontractors and manufacturing processes, and enhancing efficiency through detailed analysis and planning of workflow, space, tool requirements, and equipment layout.
- Ensuring product and process quality, and providing expert manufacturing decision-making support.
- Completing design and development projects by effectively training and guiding technicians.
- Maintaining professional and technical expertise through ongoing education, reviewing industry publications, building professional networks, and actively participating in professional societies.
Skills & experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
- A post-secondary vocational education (MBO) or higher professional education (HBO), preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Shipbuilding, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- A minimum of three years of experience in a machining or production environment, ideally within the shipbuilding industry.
- Thorough knowledge of manufacturing or industrial process design, advanced engineering techniques, and all phases of project management.
- Proven ability to motivate personnel and drive performance, while fostering strong working relationships.
- Excellent personal time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate conflicting deadlines effectively.
- Familiarity with CAD systems, such as 3DX-Catia and Delmia, is a significant advantage.
- Exceptional command of both Dutch and English (written and verbal) is essential for this role.
- 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 both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.
What we offer
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we 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.
Application & information
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:
- Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
- Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
- Notice period / possible starting date.
For more information about this 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-employment 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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