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?

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide detailed work instructions and manufacturing drawings for production.
• Maintain the Material Take-Off (MTO) and manage raw material orders.
• Independently provide engineering information packages and tool instructions.
• Draw up subcontracting specifications and indicate Quality Checks.

• Control the workflow of structural manufacturing processes.Coach colleagues and implement workflow improvements.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Professional education (Mbo-4) in Mechanical Engineering with 7-10 years’ relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years’ relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques, encompassing all production phases.
• Extensive experience in a machining/production environment, preferably shipbuilding.
• Proficiency with production/engineering software (e.g., SAP, 3DX, Teamcenter, Cadmatic/Inventor).
• Good command of English and Dutch (written & verbal).
• Available for frequent international business travelling.
• 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.

THE ROLE

As a Manufacturing Engineer Structures at Damen Naval, your core objective is to maximize efficiency in the production of structural components. You’ll achieve this by meticulously analyzing equipment layout, workflow, and assembly methods. You will determine necessary parts and tools, then plan, design, optimize, and monitor critical manufacturing processes to ensure peak performance.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide detailed work instructions and manufacturing drawings for production.
• Maintain the Material Take-Off (MTO) and manage raw material orders.
• Independently provide engineering information packages and tool instructions.
• Draw up subcontracting specifications and indicate Quality Checks.
• Control the workflow of structural manufacturing processes.Coach colleagues and implement workflow improvements