Engineer Plans and Arrangements (Interim)

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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 an Engineer Plans & Arrangements at Damen Naval, you will be responsible for the smart and efficient design of accommodation and technical spaces (excluding auxiliary spaces).

You will translate complex requirements into practical and maintainable arrangements that meet high standards for safety, ergonomics, and functionality. Working closely with other disciplines, suppliers, and subcontractors, you will integrate technical information into cohesive and compliant designs.

You will contribute throughout the engineering process from developing statutory plans and arrangements to creating detailed fabrication and mounting drawings ensuring compliance with all naval and class regulations. Key accountabilities In this role, your responsibilities will include: Setting up statutory plans and space arrangements based on ship specifications, general arrangements, and applicable standards and regulations.

Executing engineering activities in 2D and 3D CAD environments, such as Cadmatic and 3DExperience (CATIA), within agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. Developing fabrication and mounting drawings, integrating input from vendors and subcontractors.

Collaborating proactively with other disciplines to ensure designs meet all functional, ergonomic, and maintainability requirements. Participating in technical discussions with stakeholders and proposing practical, well-founded solutions.

Ensuring full compliance with class, statutory, and naval regulations. Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes, standards, and knowledge within the department.

Skills & experience We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications: Secondary vocational education (MBO-4+) related to outfitting discipline. At least four years of experience in engineering outfitting systems.

Solid knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD/PLM tools, preferably 3DExperience (CATIA). Sound understanding of class and statutory rules and regulations for commercial and naval vessels.

A proactive, results-driven attitude with a high standard of quality and teamwork. Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.

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 At Damen Naval, we value your expertise and commitment.

As a temporary member of our team, you will receive: A competitive salary aligned with permanent staff. Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre.

Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week. Opportunities to work on challenging and innovative projects in the naval sector.

Application & information This temporary assignment is exclusively offered on a secondment (detachering) or temporary employment contract basis. Freelance or ZZP agreements are not considered due to current Dutch legislation.

If you are interested, please submit your application with the following details: Your CV and motivational letter. Indication of your expected gross monthly salary (based on full-time work).

Your availability (full-time/part-time and number of hours). Your notice period and preferred start date.

For more information about the vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000. 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. A pre-assignment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered. #LI-MM2 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.

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.

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