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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 Manager Test & Integration, you will lead the full integration and test programme for cutting-edge, one-off naval vessel projects. You will oversee inspection planning, production testing, and sea trials, ensuring each stage meets stringent technical, quality, and security requirements. Acting as the bridge between engineering disciplines, suppliers, and project stakeholders, you
will drive follow-up on deviations, coordinate compliance, and steer the overall test strategy.
In this role it’s important to have full knowledge and understanding of the processes with the end-customer and the internal processes. The Test & Integration team sets-up the test specification in which compliance to the contractual requirements of the end-customer are shown (such are defined in documents such as ‘Plan der Leistungsnachweise’ (PdL), ‘Liste der Typprufplichtige
Gerate und Armaturen’ (LTGUA), etc.) Furthermore, in this role you will be the point of contact (concerning T&I) for both external as internal stakeholders.
You will report directly to the Manager Services.
Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
Lead and coordinate the project integration and test programme in line with design, progress, and project milestones.
Develop, implement, and improve processes, templates, work instructions, and tools in cooperation with line management.
Prepare and execute inspection plans and manage follow-up actions in case of deviations.
Develop, execute, and steer test and trial plans, including FAT, HAT, and SAT stages.
Facilitate cross-functional engineering reviews and integration activities with suppliers and project teams.
Define and align supplier, client, and class compliance strategies, ensuring documentation in sVCRM and VCRM.
Approve test specifications and manage compliance demonstration via physical tests and verification activities.
Monitor and report on compliance, progress, budgets, and performance of third parties, intervening when necessary.
Deliver status reports during production, tests, and trials, covering process, technical, and cost aspects.
Manage department resources, including planning external capacity to ensure required expertise is available.
Skills & experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline combined with IPMA C or equivalent.
Proven experience in manufacturing and commissioning complex new build ships in the Netherlands and abroad.
Strong background in subcontract management of mechanical and electrical systems.
Expertise in integrating electrical, automation, and mechanical systems, including combined propulsion installations.
Familiarity with requirements management, configuration management, and quality management tools.
Excellent command of English, with Dutch or German as a plus.
Ability to work in the Damen Naval location in Vlissingen, The Netherlands.
Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
What we offer
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:
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.
Application & information
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:
For more information about this 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-employment 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.
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