Design and Proposal Engineer

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 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;
• Support 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 and 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.

"We are looking forward to meeting you! Do you need more information? Don't hesitate to get in touch with our Recruiter." Gerard Eggink, Recruiter

Email: gerard.eggink@damen.com

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.