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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 a Test & Integration Engineer, you join the dedicated Test & Integration team within our naval shipbuilding projects. You take direct ownership of a specific segment of the overall test and integration program for our cutting-edge, one-off naval vessels.
Your mission is to develop and execute the inspection plans, production testing, and final trials. You ensure that your specific area meets stringent technical, quality, and contractual requirements throughout the entire lifecycle.
You provide essential project support and drive the timely follow-up and resolution of all deviations, effectively coordinating solutions with key suppliers and internal engineering disciplines.
Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
Program Setup: Establish the Test & Integration program for your specific area, aligning it perfectly with the project design, progress, overall project targets, and timelines.
Inspection & Deviation Management: Prepare and execute the project inspection plan during production. You will drive the follow-up and resolution of deviations based on the master project plan, specifications, and delivery deadlines.
Test Execution Ownership: Develop, execute, and coordinate detailed test and trial plans (including Type Tests, FATs, HATs, and SATs) based on project specifications and deadlines.
Cross-Functional Review: Participate in and contribute to cross-functional engineering reviews and approvals with project teams and suppliers across all engineering and integration activities.
Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor and deliver detailed status reports during production, trials, and tests, including the performance of third parties, intervening when needed to keep the project on track.
Engineering Collaboration: Work closely with engineering departments to develop and refine strategic plans related to Testing & Integration activities.
Skills & experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
Relevant technical bachelor degree (HBO) combined with experience in project management, manufacturing, and commissioning of complex new-build naval ships.
Demonstrated experience in subcontract management and the integration of complex mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, including combined propulsion installations for complex new-build ships.
Expertise across a variety of engineering concepts and best practices (eg. V-Model).
Good command of the German and English language all written and verbal, Dutch is considered a plus.
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 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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