Manufacturing Process Engineer

Career at Damen

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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 Manufacturing Process Engineer at Damen Naval, you will be at the forefront of developing and optimizing efficient manufacturing processes for our critical naval projects. Your work will directly influence production efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and the overall quality of our vessels. Collaborating closely with Operations and Engineering teams, you will play a key role in enhancing the manufacturability of our designs and driving continuous improvement initiatives through your expertise in process optimization.

Key accountabilities

• Design, develop, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for critical naval components and shipbuilding projects.
• Optimize existing manufacturing processes to achieve tangible increases in productivity, significant cost reductions, and elevated overall product quality.
• Collaborate seamlessly with Operations and Engineering to ensure a high-performing, integrated end-to-end process from design to final manufacturing.
• Proactively identify manufacturing process risks and architect robust mitigation strategies to safeguard production and ensure project success.
• Lead the identification of inefficiencies and quality deviations in production, then implement impactful process improvements using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous excellence.
• Establish and meticulously document comprehensive manufacturing processes and best practices, ensuring invaluable knowledge retention and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills & experience

• Experience in developing and optimizing complex manufacturing processes, ideally in shipbuilding or related heavy industry, with a proven record of tangible improvements.
• Proficient in applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies and implement effective process improvements.
• Good collaboration and communication skills to effectively partner with Operations, Engineering, and other departments, ensuring seamless production flow.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate potential manufacturing risks, coupled with experience in documenting processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Relevant technical degree (Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering) and fluency in English.
• 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.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.

A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities.
Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

About Us

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.