Magnet.me  -  The smart network where hbo and wo students find their internship and first job.

The smart network where hbo and wo students find their internship and first job.

This opportunity has expired. It is therefore no longer possible to like or apply.

Mechanical Engineer

Posted 26 Mar 2024
Work experience
2 to 4 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required languages
English (Fluent)
Dutch (Fluent)

Your career starts on Magnet.me

Create a profile and receive smart job recommendations based on your liked jobs.

ABOUT US

The Engineering Department at Damen Dredging Equipment consists of several teams in the field of mechanical, shipbuilding, electrical and automation. The design teams are product oriented, with a focus on trailing suction hopper installations, dredging pumps and propulsion systems, standard stationary suction dredges, and custom-built stationary suction dredges. The teams are managed by an engineering project manager (team leader) and operate independently. In addition to custom-built projects, the Damen organisation also works continuously on standardising and improving equipment and components. The manufacture of dredging equipment is carried out at our own shipyard but also at other shipyards around the world.

THE ROLE

Was the sandbox your favourite place to be as a child?

Damen Dredging Equipment in Nijkerk is looking for a mechanical engineer!

This position focuses on designing and configuring complex dredging installations for our own standard products and for client-specific solutions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The mechanical engineer is part of one of the design teams and is responsible for engineering parts of client orders and product development projects. Your core tasks will consist of designing, configuring, and assessing systems and components or overseeing these activities. You are expected to meet the technical specifications and applicable norms and standards. You will do this in consultation with other departments and third parties. You work together with other engineers in teams with a project manager engineering. The engineering project teams vary in size from 3 to 8 people. Together you are capable of proposing and evaluating technical solutions of heavy machinery.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • You are open, communicative and a real team player;
  • You are proactive and capable of maintaining a clear overview;
  • You have a higher vocational degree in mechanical engineering or commensurate experience/capacities;
  • You have several years of experience as a designer of mechanical equipment.
  • Work experience in dredging, offshore or heavy machinery sector is considered an advantage;
  • You have recent experience with Inventor or similar 3d CAD software;
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, PDM and ERP systems is considered an advantage; Experience with the regulations and inspection processes of classification agencies is considered an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Damen we realize that supporting and managing many talented individuals is of great essence. We understand that the key to success is to find the right person for the right job. That is why we continuously invest in your development. Damen offers you (in case of full time employment):

  • A dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation;
  • A competitive salary;
  • At least 40 days of annual leave;
  • Continuous focus on professional and personal development through our Damen Academy.

At Damen, it's all about ships - it's what we do, it's who we are. We design them, we build them, we service them. We like them!
Damen Shipyards Group operates 50 shipyards, repair yards and related companies worldwide and employs 9,000 people in 35 countries. Based on its unique, standardised ship-design concept and short delivery times, Damen is able to…


At Damen, it's all about ships - it's what we do, it's who we are. We design them, we build them, we service them. We like them!
Damen Shipyards Group operates 50 shipyards, repair yards and related companies worldwide and employs 9,000 people in 35 countries. Based on its unique, standardised ship-design concept and short delivery times, Damen is able to guarantee consistent quality.
From the first day you join our company, you’ll be given the freedom and responsibility to chart your future course. Whatever your talents are, we’ll encourage you to develop them to the full.
Damen is looking for maritime professionals, team players who work independently, think critically and want to take the lead. We have interesting openings for both students and professionals with a Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering background.
Discover the best years of your life at www.damen.com/career.

Manufacturing
Gorinchem
9,000 employees

What employees are saying

Deniz de Koningh

Project Engineer Research

Deniz de Koningh

One of the reasons I love working at Damen is the varied work environment. One day I could be working on state-of-the-art research projects, on another day I could be sailing on a ship to collect data for validation and further development of the Damen design tools.…

Jelle Visser

Operations Manager

Jelle Visser

Damen Services offers a wide-ranging portfolio of customer support services, covering the vessel’s complete lifecycle; from start-up, through deployment to lifetime extension. We help our customers achieve their goals in terms of uptime, reliability and lifecycle costs. By working closely with its customers, Damen Services is able…