Nederland, Vlissingen
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Secondary School
Shipbuilding
Closing: 31 August 2025

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Introduction

As a Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical at Damen Naval, your core mission is to maximize efficiency in our naval shipbuilding projects. You'll achieve this by optimizing equipment layout, workflow, and assembly methods for mechanical elements. You'll define parts and tools needed, then plan, design, and refine production processes to ensure peak efficiency.

What are you going to do 

Key accountabilitiesIn this role, your responsibilities will include:

  • Provide detailed work instructions and manufacturing drawings for production.
  • Manage Material Take-Off (MTO) and raw material orders.
  • Develop engineering information packages and tool instructions.
  • Specify Quality Checks per the Test and Inspection Plan.
  • Control the workflow of mechanical manufacturing processes.
  • Identify shortcomings and propose workflow improvements.

Essential skills and knowledge 

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

  • Professional education (Mbo-4) in Mechanical Engineering with 5-7 years relevant experience.
  • Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques.
  • Full understanding of all production phases, from raw materials to commissioning.
  • Experience in a machining/production environment, preferably shipbuilding.
  • Proficiency with production/engineering software (e.g., SAP, 3DX, Cadmatic/Inventor).
  • Good command of English and Dutch (written & 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.

What we offer 

  • 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.

About the company

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?

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

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Nick Stuijt

+31 20 312 5000

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