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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
In this temporary role as an Allround CADMATIC Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing integrated ship designs within the CADMATIC environment. Combining expertise in piping engineering and technical arrangements, you will translate technical requirements into practical 3D solutions for piping systems, equipment, and the spaces in which they are installed.
You will work closely with system specialists, safety engineers, maintainability experts, and other engineering disciplines to ensure that systems and components are properly integrated into the vessel. In doing so, you will consider technical requirements as well as maintainability, ergonomics, accessibility, and operational safety. You will develop and review engineering solutions, resolve design and integration challenges, and contribute to the overall technical quality and feasibility of the ship design.
Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and optimize 3D designs for piping systems, equipment, and technical spaces within CADMATIC, considering functionality, accessibility, maintainability, ergonomics, and safety.
- Analyze technical specifications and requirements and translate them into practical and feasible engineering solutions.
- Develop basic engineering packages, including 3D models, drawings, and production information, in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements.
- Ensure effective integration of piping systems, equipment, and other components within technical spaces while considering interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
- Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews, identify potential design conflicts, and propose improvements to optimize the overall vessel design.
- Work closely with system specialists, engineers, procurement, production, and other internal and external stakeholders, providing technical advice and communicating design solutions effectively.
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet applicable requirements, regulations, quality standards, and project objectives while contributing to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Skills & experience
As an Allround CADMATIC Engineer, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:
- Bachelor or Master degree in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.
- At least three years of relevant engineering experience, preferably within shipbuilding, offshore, or other complex maritime environments.
- Hands-on experience with CADMATIC or comparable 2D/3D CAD software, with the ability to work on both piping systems and technical arrangements within a 3D environment.
- Experience with the design and integration of piping systems, equipment, and technical spaces, taking into account interfaces, accessibility, maintainability, ergonomics, and safety.
- Experience working on complex engineering projects, preferably involving technologically advanced or high-end vessels.
- Good command of the English language, both written and verbal; proficiency in Dutch is considered an advantage.
- Excellent references and antecedents, as a pre-employment security screening is a standard part of the recruitment procedure.
What we offer
At Damen Naval, we value our temporary team members and strive for a positive and successful collaboration. As a temporary professional on secondment basis, we offer you the following conditions:
- An attractive salary aligned with permanent staff.
- Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
- Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
- Challenging and innovative projects.
Application & information
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.
Would you like to learn more about Damen Naval? Visit the Damen Naval website for more information and explore current Damen Naval vacancies via our job portal. For questions, please contact Corporate Recruitment at +31 118 485 000
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline
- At least three years of relevant engineering experience
- Experience in shipbuilding, offshore, or complex maritime engineering environments
- Hands-on experience with CADMATIC or comparable 2D/3D CAD software
- Experience designing and integrating piping systems, equipment, and technical spaces
- Experience considering interfaces, accessibility, maintainability, ergonomics, and safety
- Experience working on complex engineering projects or technologically advanced vessels
- Good command of written and verbal English
- Dutch language proficiency
- Excellent references and antecedents
- Successful completion of pre-employment security screening
Damen Shipyards Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Damen Shipyards Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Damen Shipyards Group.
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Retirement Support — Pension plans and strong secondary employment conditions in parts of Western Europe are often highlighted as providing a secure overall package. Feedback suggests these elements bolster total rewards even where base pay perceptions are mixed.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Workplace safety, welfare initiatives, and employee assistance via Foundation Damen Support are emphasized, with Vietnam materials noting stable income and clear welfare benefits. These practices indicate tangible support for day-to-day wellbeing.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — In the Netherlands and Germany, base salaries are described as aligning with sector collective labor agreements, and many roles are seen as locally competitive. This structure points to clear pay frameworks in those regions.
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What We Do
Damen is an international family-owned shipyard group that provides maritime solutions through design, shipbuilding, ship repair, and related services.
