System Integration Lead Outfitting and Structural (Interim)

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 System Integration Lead Outfitting and Structural (Interim) you will manage and coordinate all Verification and Validation (V&V) activities related to outfitting and structural engineering for Damen Naval’s advanced shipbuilding projects. You will take the lead in ensuring seamless integration of systems, compliance with naval engineering standards, and timely delivery of subcontracted work packages.

This interim role requires an experienced professional with a background in shipbuilding, naval architecture, or complex engineering projects, ideally with hands-on knowledge of outfitting, interior, deck, and structural design. You will operate at the intersection of engineering and project management, safeguarding quality and efficiency throughout the entire process.

Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and submitting comprehensive Verification & Validation documentation.
• Leading and coordinating a multidisciplinary engineering team in outfitting and structural integration.
• Ensuring compliance with all technical specifications and contractual requirements.
• Coordinating the delivery, review, and approval of client documentation.
• Organising and facilitating Design Reviews and managing compliance issues.
• Preparing for and overseeing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Harbour Acceptance Tests (HAT), and Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT)
• Actively participating in FAT, HAT, and SAT to guarantee quality and compliance.

Skills & experience

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience in shipbuilding or related industries.
• In-depth knowledge of Plans & Arrangements, Outfitting, Interior & Deck and Structures.
• Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus.
• Excellent references antecedents as a pre-assignment security screening is part of the recruitment procedure.
• 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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