Manager Engineering (PG)

Career at Damen

About us:
Damen Workboats, a leading division within the Damen Shipyards Group, consists of several entities including an operating company and four shipyards located in Turkey, Vietnam, China, and The Netherlands. We specialize in the design, construction, and maintenance of workboats, offering a wide range of vessels for various maritime applications. Our open, informal, and no-nonsense culture with short communication lines ensures a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

The role:

The Manager Engineering is responsible for leading and optimizing the engineering processes within the Workboats division. You will manage a team of 7 to 8 technical managers, each leading a team of shipbuilding, mechanical, and electrical engineers. This role involves strategic planning, project execution, innovation, stakeholder management, and people management within the Gorinchem office as well as our four shipyards. The Manager Engineering contributes to the overall engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, and provides expert guidance to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key accountabilities:

• Engineering Strategy & Policy: Contribute to the development and implementation of the Engineering strategy and policies aligned with Damen’s overall business strategy.
• Planning & Budgeting: Develop and manage the Engineering plan and budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Engineering Leadership: Ensure effective and efficient engineering processes that meet internal and external demands, in compliance with HSSEQ standards.
• Expert Advice: Provide strategic engineering advice to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Innovation: Identify and implement new technological innovations and trends within the division.
• Organizational Development: Continuously improve work processes, systems, and knowledge management within the division.
• Project Execution: Oversee project execution and capacity planning, and participate in cross-organizational initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic objectives.
• People Management: Lead, coach, and develop employees, ensuring optimal team performance and engagement.

Skills & experience:

• Education: You hold a higher vocational education (HBO) degree in shipbuilding, mechanical engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Experience: You bring at least 10 years of experience in leading teams within a manufacturing or project-driven environment. You have solid knowledge of shipbuilding and/or mechanical engineering processes, as well as Systems Engineering practices. Familiarity with different work methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or iPMA is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Experience with a PLM/PDM approach to product development and engineering, including experience in associated change projects.
• Personal Traits: Driven, ambitious, proactive, and prepared to go the extra mile. You’re a confident communicator who thrives in an international and dynamic work environment.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English.

What we offer:

• 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

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. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions, you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities.

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. 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.

Recruiter: Gerard Eggink
Email: gerard.eggink@damen.com