Are you a Lead Mechanical Engineer ready for the next step? Do you have in-depth hydraulical knowledge and is the challenge of developing standardized solutions for our range of ships your driver? Then please apply, as we are looking for a Lead Engineer Mechanical for our standardization team.

At Damen Workboats our goal is to develop, design, and construct a portfolio of tugs, dredgers or workboats in the most effective and efficient manner, primarily based on series production of (smart-customized) standard designs. Damen Workboats offers a range of innovative, standardized & smart-customized designs, fulfilling current and developing market demands, with well-balanced levels of quality, service, price, and delivery time thereby providing optimal solutions for our clients.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will be part of the standardization team which is responsible for the development of the standard systems, parts and solutions. Within the standardization team, all the building blocks will be developed (including class approval), which will be integrated in the new or existing ship designs. This to increase the commonality over the various ship-types, which in the end leads to reduction of cost, shortened engineering lead time and an improved overall quality.

The main activities of the standardization team are:

Supporting the Services department and the Yards in case of problems related to the standard designs, especially in hydraulic related issues;
Standardization and development of hydraulic systems and the hydraulic part of equipment. But also Standardization and development Mechanical projects in general. All projects are done under the ultimate responsibility of the Project Manager Engineering;
Creating a well-supported technical design and solution, based on functional and/or stakeholder requirements;
Ensuring that the designs and solutions comply to the applicable rules and standards. In case of non-compliances, you are able to work out an equivalent solution with the Society concerned.

Executing all the phases of engineering according the V-model. From the setting-up of functional requirements until the preparation of commissioning protocols;
Being able to set-up a project plan and perform it from end-to-end;
Assessing and analysing input of suppliers, services, detailed engineering and suppliers;
Working closely together with all stakeholders;
Monitoring quality and organizing interface and system integration with other disciplines and co-makers;
Performing (complex) calculations related to Class, load/power, strength and flow in the mechanical engineering field;
Supporting the Class and National Authorities approval process;
Preparing system diagrams, propulsion arrangements and outfitting drawings;
Preparing Test protocols and analyse the test results;
Preparing Design Philosophies, Measurements and Commissioning protocols;
Coordinating the work to the Engineers in the team;
Outsourcing of work to our 3D Engineering partners.

As a Mechanical Engineer in the standardization team you need to have the following:

A quality consciousness and a practical approach;
You are an easy-going person, pro-active, creative, showing ownership and result driven;
Bachelor degree in Engineering, preferably in the field of Mechanical Engineering;
A minimum of 8 years of working experience in Mechanical Engineering in the maritime sector;
Specialist technical knowledge in one or two more specific mechanical disciplines, of which hydraulics is an important one;
Familiarity with the Rules and Regulations and being able to interpret it and translate it for our ship-type portfolio;
Experience with AutoCAD;
An interest in innovation and an open mindset to new technologies;
Good communication skills in managing stakeholders;
English is a must, Dutch is a plus.

Here at Damen we realize supporting and managing many talented individuals is of great essence. We understand that the key to success is to find the right person for the right job. That’s why we continually invest in your development. Damen offers you (in case of full time employment):

• a dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation; • a competitive salary;

• at least 40 days of annual leave

(in case of full time employment)

• travel allowance;

• profit sharing & pension allowance;

• continuous focus on professional and personal development through our Damen Academy.

Do you have questions about the role? Please contact Viktor de Jong (team Captain) or Gerard Eggink (Recruiter) 06-10 26 55 93
#gerardeggink

Damen Workboats

Lead Hydraulic/Mechanical Engineer

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