Senior Engineer Structures; Interim

Overview

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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?

As a Senior Engineer Structures at Damen Naval, you will play a key role in the engineering and design of advanced naval vessels. You will independently execute complex structural engineering activities and guide colleagues within the team. From concept to detailed design, you ensure that every part of the ship’s structure meets the highest standards for strength, manufacturability, maintainability, and safety.

You will create and develop 3D models of ship structures, construction plans, sections, and foundation drawings using state-of-the-art 2D and 3D PLM tools. Working closely with structural analysts and engineers from other disciplines, you will ensure that all designs are well-integrated, technically sound, and compliant with naval and class regulations.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing 3D models of ship structures, construction plans, section and foundation drawings, and outer deck arrangements.
• Executing and coordinating structural engineering activities in 2D and 3D PLM environments (such as 3DExperience) within agreed schedules, quality standards, and budgets.
• Independently managing complex (parts of) projects and coordinating outsourced detailed engineering scopes when applicable.
• Guiding and supporting other engineers and contributing to knowledge sharing within the department.
• Advising on technical challenges, proposing improvements, and actively contributing to multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards for naval and commercial vessels.
• Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of yard and project standards and departmental processes.

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in a technical field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of structures engineering, preferably for ships or offshore installations.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D PLM tools, ideally 3DX.
• Proven expertise in structures engineering, particularly in complex projects involving statutory bodies, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Strong track record of delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• 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.

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.

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 .

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.