Design & Proposal Engineer

Career at Damen

About Us

We are Aquaculture & Fishing, a specialized product group within Damen Shipyards Maaskant, operating as its own entity. From our locations in Stellendam and Gorinchem, we design and deliver innovative vessels for the Aquaculture and Fishing industry. Our ships are built to perform reliably under demanding conditions and are supported throughout their lifecycle with expert service and maintenance. Our portfolio includes aquaculture support ships and fishing vessels, developed in close collaboration with our clients and built at Damen yards worldwide. As part of the Damen Group, we contribute to sustainable and efficient maritime solutions worldwide. With a strong focus on customer needs, technical excellence, and teamwork, we offer an ocean of possibilities.

The Role

As a Design & Proposal Engineer, you play a key role in developing sustainable vessels for the Aquaculture and Fishing sectors. You translate customer requirements into innovative, practical designs and work closely with Sales to develop bespoke proposals. From concept to cost estimation, you coordinate with internal departments such as Research, Engineering, and Production to ensure technical feasibility, commercial viability, and on-time delivery. You hand over proposals to Sales and report directly to the Product Manager and Product Director. You will be part of a dedicated team within the Product Group Aquaculture & Fishing, where innovation, customer focus, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Accountabilities

As a Design & Proposal Engineer, you are responsible for the technical foundation of our proposals and the translation of customer needs into feasible ship designs. Your key tasks include:

• Developing designs, specifications, and detailed working drawings in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Registering and archiving designs, drawings, and project-related documentation.
• Structural design and integration of steel outfitting and components such as hull doors, stairs, and platforms.
• Creating construction plans, deck arrangements, and other layout drawings.
• Performing calculations related to weight, stability, and structural integrity.
• Conducting feasibility and risk analysis on initial designs.
• Preparing purchase lists and technical specifications for procurement, based on project scope and planning.
• Supporting the approval process with clients, classification societies, and national authorities.
• Coordinating outsourced engineering work with subcontractors.
• Collaborating with internal departments and external partners to optimize design and execution.
• Supporting marketing with technical input for brochures, press releases, and online content.

Skills & Experience

Quality consciousness and a practical mindset are in your DNA as an engineer. You are proactive, creative, and precise in your work. In addition, you bring the following qualifications and traits:

• Bachelor’s degree in Shipbuilding or Maritime Engineering.
• More than 3 years of relevant work experience in ship design or engineering.
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English (spoken and written).
• Speaking multiple foreign languages is considered a plus.
• Interest in innovation and openness to new technologies.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Rhino, and Nupas-Cadmatic; familiarity with Maxsurf or Siemens NX (FEM) is a plus.
• Team player with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Eager to learn and develop new skill sets.
• Results-oriented and efficient in execution.

What We Offer

At Damen Shipyards Maaskant, we offer more than just a job; we offer a career full of opportunities in a dynamic, international environment. Here is what you can expect:

• A technology-driven workplace focused on innovation and maritime excellence
• Competitive salary based on your experience
• Profit sharing & pension allowance
• At least 25 vacation days and 13 additional ADV days
• Strong focus on professional and personal growth, supported by the Damen Academy
• Travel allowance

Recruiter: Anton van der Groef

Email: anton.van.der.groef@damen.com

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. 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.