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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 Naval Architect/Marine Engineer at Damen Naval you become a pivotal force in shaping the future of naval vessels. You ensure our advanced naval ships and their complex systems remain at the absolute cutting edge of technology and performance.

Dive into a diverse range of challenges, from holistic Ship General Design to the intricate details of propulsion, mechanical handling, HVAC, and firefighting systems. Based within our dynamic Research, Development, and Innovation department, you'll collaborate within dedicated project teams, pioneering innovative marine engineering solutions and translating visionary concepts into tangible specifications for our shipbuilding projects. If you're driven to innovate and see your designs come to life on some of the world's most sophisticated vessels, this is your calling. Are you ready for duty?

Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Spearheading Design & Development:
  Drive the entire design lifecycle, from meticulous requirements analysis and innovative concept generation to defining general system architecture (utilizing 2D/3D CAD and MBSE models, and single-line diagrams). You'll also be responsible for critical weight and power estimations, configuring state-of-the-art propulsion and energy plant solutions, and mastering main ship balances.
• Pioneering New Concepts:
  Critically evaluate and assess emerging marine engineering concepts, including leading Proof-of-Concept (PoC) initiatives, and deliver insightful reports on your findings.
• Translating Vision into Reality:
  Develop detailed models, comprehensive technical documentation, and precise equipment specifications. You will articulate complex calculations, concepts, and data through compelling reports and presentations.
• Fostering Collaborative Excellence:
  Ensure seamless and effective communication with all project stakeholders and internal departments to achieve optimized project outcomes and foster a truly integrated design environment.

Skills & experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Educational Excellence: A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline.
• Proven Expertise: A minimum of three years' hands-on experience in design, proposal development, and R&D practices within the naval shipbuilding, maritime, or offshore industries.
• A Track Record of Innovation: Demonstrable success in delivering impactful innovations within your marine engineering field of expertise.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity and skill with relevant CAD software and engineering calculation tools.
• Clear Communication: A strong command of the English language (both written and verbal) is essential. Proficiency in Dutch is a valuable asset.
• 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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