Damen
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About us
Bij Damen Cargo Vessels, onderdeel van het internationale familiebedrijf Damen Shipyards, werken we elke dag aan de toekomst van de maritieme sector.
Vanuit ons hoofdkantoor in Gorinchem en onze vestiging in Drachten ontwerpen en bouwen we Combi Freighters, Tankers en Container Feeders voor klanten over de hele wereld.
Binnen Damen Cargo Vessels combineren we vakmanschap met serieproductie. Onze gestandaardiseerde ontwerpen sluiten perfect aan op de huidige en toekomstige marktbehoeften, met een ideale balans tussen kwaliteit, prijs en levertijd. De dagelijkse aansturing van onze projecten gebeurt vanuit onze teams in Gorinchem en Drachten, terwijl de schepen worden gebouwd op onze werven in China en Vietnam.
Wil je impact maken in een internationale, innovatieve en toekomstgerichte omgeving? Bij Damen Cargo Vessels krijg je de ruimte om mee te bouwen aan schepen die de wereld over gaan, én te bouwen aan jouw eigen ontwikkeling.
Voor deze divisie zoeken wij een Senior Engineer Mechanical voor locatie Drachten.
The role
Bij Damen geloven we in de kracht van gestandaardiseerde schepen, maar nooit in standaard oplossingen. Iedere klant heeft unieke wensen, van rotorzeilen tot innovatieve afdekluiken. Daarom zoeken wij een Sr. Engineer Mechanical die in staat is om technisch uitdagende ontwerpen te vertalen naar slimme, werkbare oplossingen.
In deze rol werk je aan zowel klant specifieke aanpassingen als aan de ontwikkeling van nieuwe scheepstypen. Je maakt deel uit van een ervaren engineeringteam en stuurt een select aantal onderaannemers aan die het Basis- en Detail engineeringpakket voorbereiden. Geen dag is hetzelfde en elke dag leer je bij.
Key accountabilities;
Skills & experience
Je bent een engineer die staat voor kwaliteit en graag praktisch meedenkt. Proactief, creatief en nauwkeurig zijn woorden die jou perfect omschrijven. Daarnaast breng je mee:
What we offer
Bij Damen realiseren we ons dat het ondersteunen en managen van veel getalenteerde individuen van groot belang is.
Wij begrijpen dat de sleutel tot succes ligt in het vinden van de juiste persoon voor de juiste baan. Daarom investeren we continu in jouw ontwikkeling en bieden wij:
Ready to come on board?
Mochten wij je interesse hebben gewekt, dan zien we jouw brief en CV graag tegemoet.
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Recruiter:
Email:
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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