Test & Integratie Engineer

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About us

Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

As a Test & Integration Engineer, you will be part of the Test & Integration team within the assigned project, managed by the Integration & Test manager. You are responsible for a certain part of the project test & integration program, and for the development and execution of the inspection plans, production, testing, and trials of the new build one-off naval vessels. You will provide engineering reviews, general project support during production, tests, trials, and drive the follow-up in case of deviations, including coordination with key suppliers.

Key accountabilities

As Test & Integration Engineer you will:

• Set up the Test & Integration program in line with project design, progress, overall project targets, and timelines.
• Prepare and execute the project inspection plan production and follow up in case of deviations based on the master project plan, specifications, and delivery deadlines.
• Develop, execute, and coordinate test and trial plans based on the master project plan, specifications, and delivery deadlines, including Type Tests, FAT’s, HAT’s, and SAT’s.
• Participate in cross-functional engineering reviews and approvals with project teams and suppliers, including all engineering disciplines and integration activities.
• Monitor and report on progress, including the performance of third parties and intervene when needed.
• Deliver status reports during production, trials, and tests.
• Work closely with engineering departments and develop plans on Testing & Integration.

Skills & experience

As Test & Integration Engineer, you need to have:

• A relevant technical bachelor degree (HBO) and experience in project management, manufacturing, and commissioning of complex new build naval ships.
• Experience in subcontract management and integration of complex mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, including combined propulsion installations for complex new build ships.
• Expertise in a variety of engineering concepts and practices.
• Good command of the Dutch, German, and English language, both written and verbal.
• Experience with computer applications such as Office, SAP, IBM DOORS, 3DX, etc.
• Excellent references as a pre-employment security screening is a standard part of the recruitment procedure.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required, and candidates with NL/EU (work) visa or 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

At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• 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.
• Working from home policy and other benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Interested in the position of Test & Integration Engineer? Kindly submit your application along with your CV and motivation letter. For more information, contact the Corporate Recruitment department via recruitment@damennaval.com.