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The Role

Leads the Quality Control function throughout new build workboat projects to ensure all products comply with Damen quality standards, project specifications, and classification society requirements. Coordinates quality activities across departments, manages the Quality Control team, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to deliver projects with the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the Quality Control Engineers across multiple projects
To ensure preparation and follow-up the project-specific Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
Ensure compliance with Damen quality standards, technical specifications, and classification society requirements
Coordinate inspections, certifications, and final acceptance activities with Classification Societies
Monitor quality performance, identify improvement opportunities, and report quality metrics
Support Project Managers and Project Engineers by providing technical quality guidance
Manage quality documentation and ensure proper recording of inspection results
Coordinate quality resources across ongoing projects and support production during inspections, sea trials, and inclining tests
Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement throughout the organization

Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Minimum 8 years of experience in the shipbuilding industry (mandatory)
Applications from candidates without shipbuilding experience will not be considered
Minimum 3 years of hands-on Quality Control experience in the shipbuilding industry (mandatory)
Strong knowledge of shipbuilding quality systems, inspection processes, and Classification Society requirements
Experience working with Classification Societies
Proven leadership, planning, analytical, and communication skills
Fluent in English

Other Requirements

Based in or willing to relocate to Antalya
Willing to travel abroad when required
No military obligation (for male candidates)

Recruiter:

Burcu Gökçek

Email:

burcu.gokcek@damen.com

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Working at Damen: building the future of the maritime world
Do you want to work in the maritime sector and contribute to meaningful work? At Damen, you work together on ships and solutions that matter, built to last.

About Damen as an employer
Damen is an international family-owned company with strong roots in the Netherlands. With more than 12,000 colleagues worldwide, we have been building all kinds of ships and maritime solutions for generations, from workboats to naval vessels and innovative solutions for offshore and energy. We take a long-term view and work together on solutions that not only work today, but also for future generations.

Building craftsmanship together
You can see this in how we work. We keep communication simple and direct, and you have the space to take ownership. Your ideas are taken seriously, and craftsmanship is at the center of what we do. Whether you work in engineering, shipbuilding, offshore, or in the office, you help build solutions where quality and pride are key.

Working on solutions that last
The maritime sector is changing fast. That is why Damen invests in innovation and sustainability. You work on projects that really matter, such as:

sustainable ship designs and alternative fuels
smart and digital solutions for ships and processes
projects that support safety, logistics, and energy supply

What you build has real impact and is made to last.

Room to grow
At Damen, you get the space to grow and take initiative. Whether you are just starting or already experienced, you work in an environment where people share knowledge and learn from each other. You grow in your role and take on more responsibility.

You can count on:

many opportunities to learn and develop
projects with an international focus
an environment where your ideas are taken seriously

What Damen offers you
Working at Damen means working on projects that matter, in an environment where you are part of something bigger.

You can count on:

a stable company with international impact
a down-to-earth and friendly working culture
challenging work in the maritime sector
an organization that looks ahead, for you and for the projects you work on

Why Damen?
Because you work on ships and solutions you can be proud of, with a team that supports each other and builds results that last.

Ready to come on board?
Discover your opportunities and experience what it is like to work at Damen.

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: Engineering (Maritime, Mechanical, Electrical), Shipbuilding, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Business & Support functions (e.g. Finance, HR, IT, Marketing)
Open vacancies: Check career.damen.com

Quality Control Lead