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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 the Functional Application Specialist 3DX - Outfitting & Accommodation, you will be the driving force behind the development and implementation of engineering functionalities in our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. With your technical knowledge and affinity for process improvement, you will empower engineering teams and enhance operational efficiency across our innovative naval programs.

Key accountabilities

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Slate complex engineering processes into smart, functional specifications.

• Collaborate closely with engineers, IT specialists, and other stakeholders to enhance usability and system performance.

• Lead the implementation of application improvements and support configuration activities.

• Manage user roles, system access, and integration of new functionalities.

• Maintain and develop parametric parts, technical specifications, and data catalogues for outfitting and accommodation.

• Deliver hands-on user support and coordinate relevant application training.

• Create and maintain training materials, documentation, and user manuals.

• Optionally support Cadmatic (Outfitting) application in legacy projects.

Skills & experience

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, preferably Shipbuilding or related.

• Proven experience with the Dassault 3Dexperience (3DX) platform.

• Familiarity with Cadmatic (Outfitting) is a strong advantage.

• Solid understanding of PLM principles and functional application management.

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a proactive mindset.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken); Dutch is a plus.

• The ability and willingness to work at our Vlissingen or Schiedam location.

• EU citizenship and a permanent EU passport (a requirement due to 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 including your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

• Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.

• Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).

• Notice period / possible starting date.

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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