Vibration Specialist
Damen Shipyards (Vlissingen)
- Bachelor
- Werktuigbouwkunde, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture
- Onbekend
- 4 keren bekeken
- Laatste update 5-9-2025
- Bagger, Scheepsbouw, Maakindustrie
Over het bedrijf 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.
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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 in the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?
The role
As a Vibration Specialist at Damen Naval you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and control of noise and vibration in naval ships. Your expertise will ensure that vessels meet requirements for underwater noise reduction, sonar self-noise, crew comfort, and system reliability.
You will focus on the design of flexible mountings, vibration isolation systems, and inboard noise reduction solutions. This includes conducting vibration analyses, frequency calculations, and noise compliance tests. You will work closely with engineers, suppliers, and customers to implement innovative solutions for noise and vibration control in shipbuilding, while also supporting R&D projects.
Key responsibilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
Designing flexible mounting systems and vibration isolation solutions for ship equipment and systems.
Performing vibration and noise analyses including frequencies, displacements, and accelerations.
Defining and negotiating vibration and noise requirements during proposal phases.
Supporting production with onboard vibration measurements, inboard noise testing, and compliance validation.
Advising on solutions to reduce underwater noise, sonar self-noise, and structural vibration levels.
Contributing to R&D projects in noise and vibration technology for naval vessels.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
Demonstrated experience in noise and vibration control in ships, including flexible mountings.
Knowledge of vibration analysis methods, inboard noise calculations, and acoustic modelling.
Familiarity with IMO, STANAG, and Class regulations on vibration and underwater noise.
Hands-on experience with analysis software (e.g. ANSYS, FEMAP).
A good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
Permanent EU citizenship and passport (EU work visas or dual nationalities are not eligible due to 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 including 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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