ABOUT US

At Damen Cargo Vessels, we design, build, and sell modern cargo ships. Our more than 200 multipurpose cargo vessels have been delivered worldwide and are continuously improved to maximize fuel efficiency, cargo capacity, and functionality. Due to the growing demand for our ships, Cargo Vessels is expanding.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work out design, specifications, detail- and work drawings within the specified procedures and standards;
• Register and archive designs, drawings and project-related information;
• Structural design and the integration of steel outfitting and structures, such as hull doors, stairs, etc.;
• Drawing up, among other things, of construction plans and deck arrangements; Carry out calculations for further elaboration of weights, stability and structures in the shipbuilding area;
• Performing feasibility and risk analyzes on the initial design;
• Production of order lists and preparation of technical specifications for purchase orders based on the specifications and planning;
• Support in client, Class and national authorities? approval process;
• Support in coordination of outsourced work to subcontractors.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Quality consciousness and a practical approach is with you as an Engineer in your blood. You are proactive, creative and working accurately. In addition, you meet the following features:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Shipbuilding or Maritime Engineering;
• 1 or 2 years relevant work experience;
• Good communication skills in Dutch and English;
• An interest in innovation and an open mindset to new technologies;
• Experience with software packages like AutoCAD, Rhino and Nupas-Cadmatic;Experience with Maxsurf or Siemens NX (FEM) would be a plus;
• You enjoy working in a team, are effective at planning and organizing, willing to learn new skills sets, and you are results focused;
• Excellent command of the Dutch and English language;
• Availability of 32-40 hours per week.

Within the operations team you will be part of an engineering team and steering a small number of subcontractors which prepares the Basic and Detail Engineering package.
You will be able to work in different fields of your expertise and over time develop even beyond.
The Engineering department is responsible for the development of the Basic Engineering package including Class and Client approvals, management of Detail Engineering partners and production support. We want to build a long term stable team of engineering experience.