Royal IHC
Design & proposal engineer Defence
Are you the linking pin between the client, sales and the organization? Are you willing to develop excellent knowledge of our Defence portfolio and are you enthusiastic about designing the best solution for our clients? Then we might have the perfect challenge for you.
In the role of Design & proposal engineer you play an important role in the pre-contractual phase. Together with the cost estimators and input from other stakeholders you develop a design for our colleagues in the sales department and provide them with all supporting technical information using your planning and project management skills to get the right information in time. This is a role where a team player can flourish.
Within this role, you are:
Acting as the primary focal point for all design related topics and are known for your technical and product related knowledge. You are the person where everything comes together. On the one hand you’re the technical expert and on the other hand you’re able to develop a storyline for the client. You’re able to find the right tone of voice and translate technical solutions into a story that explains how the product that Royal IHC offers is going to be the solution for the client’s challenge. And due to your enormous interest in shipbuilding and the Defence market you will be able to develop new concepts for expanding the portfolio of vessels and equipment in the near future.
Our ideal candidate has:
Please note: a VOG (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance are a requirement for this role. Relevant screening will be part of the selection process.
Royal IHC offers you:
Creating the maritime future
Anchored in a rich Dutch maritime history, Royal IHC is a leading supplier of maritime technology and expert craftsmanship.
With the right people and skills on board, and driven by innovation, we provide a competitive edge to our worldwide customers in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries. However, Royal IHC is much more than equipment, vessels and services. We deliver reliable, integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency and allow for a more sustainable performance.
All over the world, our people are deeply committed to technological innovation, supported by our long-standing experience in our core markets. Our experts work in close collaboration with multiple stakeholders to meet the specific needs of each customer.
With our continuous commitment to technological innovation, we seek to always meet the specific requirements of each individual client. IHC annually spends approximately 3% of its revenue on innovation, which places us in the top 15 Dutch companies in terms of R&D. We have branches in many different countries, giving us a truly international perspective.
Our business culture has a strong character and is based on collaboration, openness and respect. Perseverance is also a quality that runs through the veins of our organisation. At IHC we have a total commitment to improvement and innovation. Coming to work for us does not mean you have reached your destination. At IHC you will continue to grow and learn, and your expertise will continue onwards and upwards. That is not just a promise from us, but also a commitment we ask of you. Those who demonstrate independence and a strong feeling of responsibility are given a great deal of freedom, but that doesn’t mean you will be left to fend for yourself. Where needed, you can count on us for coaching and personal supervision.
IHC has a wealth of in-house talent. And we want to make the maximum use of it. That is why we have created development programmes. There are programmes for every level. If you have completed your preparatory secondary vocational education (VMBO) you can start at our in-house Technical Training Centre. We also have plenty of development opportunities for employees with senior secondary vocational education (MBO), higher vocational education (HBO) or a degree from a university (WO).
They can choose from the wide range of programmes, courses and other training opportunities. In addition to the development programmes, there is Young IHC. This programme of activities is especially for our young graduates to help them find their feet in our company. It makes it easy for them to get to know their colleagues in the various business units and creates a strong personal network.
Are you currently a student or have you just graduated? There are several ways for you to start a new career at IHC. We recognise the value of a strong link between industry and education, which is why ambitious students are always welcome at IHC for a traineeship or to do their graduation research. There are various options available, the choice is up to you!
“Let us build a career for you!”
Facts about
Number of employees: 2300
Sectors: Dredging, Offshore, Shipbuilding & repair, Shipping
Career level: Student, Starter (< 3 years), Young professional (3-5 years), Professional (5-10 years), Senior professional (>10 years)
Preferred educational level: Vmbo, Mbo, Hbo, Wo bachelor, Wo master
Preferred educations: Mechanical Engineering, Marine Technology, Naval Architecture, Electrical Engineering