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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 (Senior) Integration Engineer Interior (interim) with a specialization in Joinery of Accommodation and Technical Spaces at Damen Naval you will be essential in ensuring the successful subcontracting and detailed engineering of joinery/accommodation systems for our naval vessels. Your expertise will transform design concepts into precise technical specifications, oversee the engineering process, and maintain compliance with stringent quality standards.

Key accountabilities

In this temporary role, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop functional technical specifications for suppliers and subcontractors based on customer and design requirements.
• Create detailed technical specifications for joinery works, adhering to industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to select suitable materials and suppliers for accommodation joinery and insulation.
• Support quality inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests to ensure finished joinery meets required standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the production team, resolving any issues that arise during the project.
• Maintain accurate documentation of joinery specifications, changes, and project progress.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of joinery works with other ship systems.
• Stay updated with industry developments and best practices related to joinery works, incorporating them into projects where appropriate.

Skills & experience
To excel as (Senior) Integration Engineer Interior (interim), you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Bachelor degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil Architecture, or related field.
• Proven experience as Technical Specification Engineer or similar role, focusing on joinery works in the maritime industry.
• Deep knowledge of joinery materials, techniques, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in CAD software for technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex engineering data.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal and knowledge of German is a significant advantage.
• Excellent references antecedents as a pre-assignment security screening is part of the recruitment procedure.

What we offer
At Damen Naval, we value our temporary team members and strive for a positive and successful collaboration. As a temporary professional on secondment basis, we offer you the following conditions:

• An attractive salary aligned with permanent staff.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Challenging and innovative projects.

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.

Would you like to learn more about Damen Naval? Visit the Damen Naval website for more information and explore current Damen Naval vacancies via our job portal. For questions, please contact Corporate Recruitment at +31 118 485 000

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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