Functional Application Specialist Delmia

Career at Damen

About us

Hop aboard Damen Naval; 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 Functional Application Specialist, you will be responsible for the optimal configuration, maintenance, and continuous development of our Delmia Digital Manufacturing software. Delmia is a vital tool supporting our complex naval shipbuilding projects. Acting as the link between the Manufacturing department, our in-house IT organization, and the Delmia Customer Support team, you will drive application improvements, support digital initiatives, and contribute to a strategic technology roadmap that enhances application integration, process efficiency, and scalability to meet evolving project needs.

Key accountabilities

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain, support, and further professionalize Delmia within the Manufacturing department.
• Drive innovative approaches to application management, processes, and methodologies to continuously improve performance and usability.
• Implement, explain, and take ownership of Delmia, acting as the primary escalation point for incidents, changes, and user requests.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable requirements, standards, and specifications related to applications and data integrity.
• Manage day-to-day application support activities, while also planning and coordinating long-term improvements and system roadmaps.
• Monitor, measure, and actively drive application performance within the Projects domain, including defining and managing its budgetary impact.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external solution providers to develop new capabilities and ensure future-proof, scalable solutions.

Skills & experience

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline, with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of IT/IM products, services, and processes, particularly within a technical or engineering environment.
• Strong experience with 3D design and engineering applications, PDM solutions, and engineering analysis tools; experience with Delmia is an advantage.
• Proven experience in application configuration, development, and maintenance within a complex, project-driven or engineering context.
• Ability to take ownership of applications, manage stakeholders effectively, and translate business needs into functional solutions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Good command of the English language, both written and verbal; knowledge of Dutch is considered an advantage.
• 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.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.