Naval Architect/Marine Engineer

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

About us

Damen Naval is 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 Naval Architect/Marine Engineer at Damen Naval you become a pivotal force in shaping the future of naval vessels. You ensure our advanced naval ships and their complex systems remain at the absolute cutting edge of technology and performance.

Dive into a diverse range of challenges, from holistic Ship General Design to the intricate details of propulsion, mechanical handling, HVAC, and firefighting systems. Based within our dynamic Research, Development, and Innovation department, you'll collaborate within dedicated project teams, pioneering innovative marine engineering solutions and translating visionary concepts into tangible specifications for our shipbuilding projects. If you're driven to innovate and see your designs come to life on some of the world's most sophisticated vessels, this is your calling. Are you ready for duty?

Key accountabilities

• Spearheading Design & Development:
  Drive the entire design lifecycle, from meticulous requirements analysis and innovative concept generation to defining general system architecture (utilizing 2D/3D CAD and MBSE models, and single-line diagrams). You'll also be responsible for critical weight and power estimations, configuring state-of-the-art propulsion and energy plant solutions, and mastering main ship balances.

• Pioneering New Concepts:
  Critically evaluate and assess emerging marine engineering concepts, including leading Proof-of-Concept (PoC) initiatives, and deliver insightful reports on your findings.

• Translating Vision into Reality:
  Develop detailed models, comprehensive technical documentation, and precise equipment specifications. You will articulate complex calculations, concepts, and data through compelling reports and presentations.

• Fostering Collaborative Excellence:
  Ensure seamless and effective communication with all project stakeholders and internal departments to achieve optimized project outcomes and foster a truly integrated design environment.

Skills & experience

• Educational Excellence: A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline.

• Proven Expertise: A minimum of three years' hands-on experience in design, proposal development, and R&D practices within the naval shipbuilding, maritime, or offshore industries.

• A Track Record of Innovation: Demonstrable success in delivering impactful innovations within your marine engineering field of expertise.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity and skill with relevant CAD software and engineering calculation tools.

• Clear Communication: A strong command of the English language (both written and verbal) is essential. Proficiency in Dutch is a valuable asset.

• 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.

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.