Damen
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About the role
At Damen Yachting we design, build and refit some of the world’s most advanced luxury yachts, expedition and shadow vessels. As our product portfolio continues to grow and technologies and regulations evolve, the connection between product development, engineering and sales becomes increasingly important.
As a Junior Design & Proposal Engineer, you support this alignment. You contribute to ongoing sales opportunities while gaining experience in the technical development of our yacht platforms. Working together with experienced colleagues, you help translate requirements and ideas into feasible yacht concepts.
This role combines technical sales support with contributions to product and platform development. The main focus is on supporting sales opportunities and proposal activities, complemented by involvement in platform development and technical studies.
Your position in the organization
You will be part of the Product Management organization and work closely with Sales and Engineering.
In your day-to-day work, you are involved in sales opportunities and platform initiatives, supporting collaboration and information flow between disciplines.
You will work with Product Managers, Sales Managers, Engineering disciplines and external parties such as suppliers and classification societies, under guidance of more experienced colleagues.
What you will do:
Sales & proposal support
Product development & platform support
You will work on both existing platforms and developing concepts, with the opportunity to learn and gradually take on more responsibility.
Product lifecycle & future developments
These activities will be performed alongside your involvement in sales and platform support work.
Supplier & stakeholder interaction
What success looks like
You are successful in this role when:
Success is based on the quality of your contributions, your development, and your ability to support the team effectively.
What you bring
You are eager to learn and develop your technical knowledge while working across different disciplines.
What we offer
At Damen Yachting, we highly value our employees and support both professional and personal development. We offer:
The salary for this position ranges between € 3,200 and € 4,025 gross per month (based on a full-time contract), excluding holiday allowance. The exact salary depends on your knowledge and experience. This position falls under the Metalektro collective labour agreement.
In addition, we offer 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days per year (full-time), holiday allowance, travel allowance (25 cents/km), a solid pension scheme, flexibility to work from home and ample opportunities for training and development.
Practical information
The position is based in Vlissingen, Koningsweg 2. Hybrid working is possible to limited extend in line with the nature of the work and team agreements. The role operates in an international context, with regular interaction with suppliers, partners and classification societies.
Application & information
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:
· Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
· Notice period / possible starting date.
For more information about this vacancy contact the hiring manager Daan Langezaal via +31 6 13108712
Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.
Recruiter:
Email:
annemarieke.van.casand.burger@damenyachting.comPlease apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.
Are you ready to sail into a new adventure?
Damen was established by two brothers back in 1927. Today, with more than 12,000 employees, operating over 35 shipbuilding and repair yards, the Damen Shipyards Group has earned a leading position in the shipbuilding world. We are an international company that is, at heart, still a family business with family values and a deep respect for our maritime heritage. It is our aim to combine our proven standardisation with the innovations of digitalisation to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder
Newbuild
Damen has delivered more than 6,500 vessels in 100 countries and delivers some 175 vessels annually to customers worldwide. Damen’s focus on standardisation, modular construction and keeping vessels on stock leads to short delivery times, low total cost of ownership and reliable performance. We offer a wide range of products including tugs, naval and patrol vessels, high speed craft, ferries, dredging, offshore vessels and superyachts.
Shiprepair & conversion
Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has a worldwide network of 18 repair and conversion yards with drydocks ranging up to 420 x 80 metres. DSC yards have extensive experience – completing more than 1,300 projects every year, from normal drydockings for scheduled maintenance to damage repair, right up to extensive refit and conversion projects.
Services
Being active in the maritime industry demands continuous vessel reliability. For nearly all vessel types Damen offers a broad range of services, including maintenance, spare parts delivery, training and the transfer of shipbuilding know-how.
Components
Damen is also specialised in the design and production of various marine components including propeller nozzles, rudders, special towing winches, anchors, anchor chains and steel works.
Always looking for talent
At Damen we are always looking for professionals, starters and students with a passion for ships. We offer challenging jobs, internships, premium placements or graduation projects both locally and globally, in various job areas.
Investing in talent
As professionals we offer you the ideal environment to continuously develop yourself both technically and personally by coaching you on the job and through various programmes found in the Damen Academy.
We also offer students diverse unique opportunities to get to know the Damen Shipyards Group. Boost your personal development, even before beginning your professional career, through various events and activities.
“Damen has always been a company with a clear focus on innovation. From ground-breaking concepts such as standardised shipbuilding to advanced products such as the SEA Axe Hull, innovation has provided the means for Damen to grow into an established global group of companies.”
We are active across the entire maritime sector and offer jobs in different areas allowing you to grow, develop and define your own career. Whether you are looking for a job in Sales, Design & Proposal, Engineering, Research & Development, Yard Support or Project Management, we will do our best to find the right fit in our Newbuild, Shiprepair & Conversion, Services or Components activities.
Steer your own career
From the first day you join our company, you will have the freedom and responsibility to steer your own course. Damen stands for challenging jobs, personal and professional development and for numerous career opportunities. And, above all, it’s fun to work at Damen!
Are you up for the challenge? Are you a team player who likes to work independently and thinks critically and are you ready to take the lead? Then feel welcome at Damen and spend your future best years with us!
‘’We want to become the most sustainable shipbuilders in the world. Our ambitions lie in circularity and zero-emission sailing!’’
Facts about
Number of employees: 9.000+
Sector: Yacht building, Marine Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Shipbuilding & repair
Preferred educational level: Vmbo, Mbo, Hbo, Wo bachelor, Wo master
Career level: Student, Starter (< 3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)
Preferred education: Marine technology, mechanical engineering, offshore engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, marine officer, ICT, information technology
Open vacancies: Check career.damen.com