Design and Proposal Engineer

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About us

At Damen Workboats, we are a leading division within the Damen Group, consisting of several entities including an operating company and four shipyards. We specialize in the design, construction, and maintenance of workboats, offering a wide range of vessels for various maritime applications. Our open and informal culture with short communication lines ensures a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Within this setting, our finance department plays a crucial role in maintaining financial stability and supporting the growth of our division.

The role

As a Design & Proposal Engineer within High Speed Craft, you will be responsible for the development of new standard vessels and the optimization of the current product portfolio together with a team of specialists (Research, Engineering, Production, and Marketing). All are based on market research and the latest developments in respect to digitalization, sustainability, etc., within Damen and by our suppliers. As a Design & Proposal Engineer, you are also responsible for the development of requests that come in via the Sales department. You team up with the sales manager and take care of all technical, cost price, delivery time-related information and create together the winning strategy for how the client is supported in the best way. This involves close collaboration with other departments within Damen.

Key Accountabilities:

• Developing and optimizing (standard) designs so that the cost price can be decreased, and the quality, reliability, and functionality of the ships can be increased.
• Consultation with various departments and external parties to arrive at an optimized design.
• Selecting the best fitting vessel with the necessary equipment, based on the client's criteria and our range of standard designs and standard options.
• Drafting (or having drafted) the general plan, technical specifications, cost price calculation, and delivery date within the framework of the client’s request.
• Monitoring the progress of the project in the pre-sales phase.
• Supporting the Sales Manager with your technical input during meetings with the customer, where necessary by means of presentations and/or calculations.
• Providing optimal knowledge transfer when a tender becomes an order.

Skills & Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferably in Naval Architecture and engineering Experience: Preferably a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience. Personal Traits: Driven, ambitious, proactive, and prepared to go the extra mile. Hands-on, accurate, well-structured, reliable, and discrete. Team Player: Flexible and able to work effectively within a dynamic work environment. Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch is a pre.

What we offer

We want to make sure you are happy in your role at Damen Workboats, so we offer great opportunities to develop yourself in this position. We are a growing organization where innovation is the driving force. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA, and that's why we continue to grow, innovate and offer plenty of opportunities. We offer you:

• Personal guidance, freedom, varied work, and a work environment where your opinion counts.
• A work from home policy.
• An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level.
• An international work environment.
• Open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines.

Other

At Damen Workboats, we prioritize the development of our employees and provide ample opportunities and support for further growth and career advancement. An assessment and pre-employment screening are part of the application process. If you are ready to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we look forward to receiving your application. We are looking forward to meeting you! Recruiter: Eric Atuahene Email: eric.atuahene@damen.com