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Specialist Engineer

Damen

Gorinchem
Full Time
Posted on: March 30 2026

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Specialist Engineer

About us

Damen Shipyards Group has been in operation for over ninety years and offers maritime solutions worldwide, through design, construction, conversion and repair of ships and ship components. By integrating systems, Damen creates innovative, high-quality platforms, which provide our customers with maximum added value.

The Group’s core values are fellowship, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and stewardship whereas its goal is to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder, via digitalization, standardization and serial construction of its vessels and through use of circular materials.

Damen operates 35 shipyards and 20 other companies in 20 countries supported by a worldwide sales and service network. The Group delivers in the region of 100 vessels per year, with a total production value of over 3 billion euros and offers direct employment to approximately 12,500 people.

Since joining the Damen Shipyards Group in 1999, Damen Shipyards Galaţi, currently the group’s top exporter of high-end complex vessels, has developed into a highly efficient production yard with significant output. Its expertise and closely managed supply chain have been behind some of Damen’s most important deliveries to date, fully illustrating the group’s diverse product portfolio.

The role

The Specialist Engineer ensures the technical verification, adaptation, and coordination of execution documentation for shipbuilding projects. The role requires close collaboration with internal departments and external design offices to ensure the quality, feasibility, and accuracy of project documentation before and during production.

This position involves both office-based and field (on-board or dockside) activities to provide technical assistance and ensure alignment between design and execution.

Key accountabilities

  • Verify the accuracy and feasibility of execution documentation provided by design companies.
  • Adapt and process technical documentation received from external sources according to Damen standards.
  • Prepare and update project drawing lists and material take-off (MTO) lists for pipes and fittings.
  • Produce sketches and drawings to clarify or complete received documentation (AutoCAD/DraftSight).
  • Coordinate the technical project team and ensure proper communication between design, production, and other departments.
  • Provide technical assistance to production departments for problem-solving and clarification of design issues.
  • Use specialized software such as SpoolFab, Nupas-Cadmatic, 3DExperience, ERP system, and MS Office to manage project data.
  • Ensure proper document control, registration, and distribution in line with Damen quality procedures.
  • Maintain and store all project documentation securely on company servers and within the ERP system.
  • Ensure continuous improvement of production processes through feedback, corrective actions, and proactive technical solutions.
  • Liaise with classification societies, subcontractors, and clients within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
  • Ensure compliance with internal regulations on Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Protection.

Skills & experience

  • University degree in Engineering – preferably in Shipbuilding or another technical field.
  • Relevant professional experience in a technical role within shipbuilding or other complex industrial projects.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP), MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), AutoCAD/DraftSight, and SpoolFab.
  • Good understanding of shipyard production processes, technical documentation, and material flow.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach.
  • Intermediate level of English (written and spoken).
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with capacity to collaborate across departments.
  • Flexibility, adaptability to changing tasks, and a proactive attitude.
  • Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

What we offer

  • Opportunity to work within a leading international shipbuilding group.
  • Professional development through specialized training, workshops, and internal
  • knowledge-sharing programs.
  • Involvement in complex and challenging shipbuilding projects.
  • Dynamic working environment combining office and field activities.
  • Competitive employment package, including accident insurance and modern working tools
  • (laptop, phone, etc.).
  • A supportive and collaborative team culture where your expertise contributes directly to
  • project success.


Recruiter:

Antonella Violeta Stefan

Email:

antonella.stefan@damen.com

Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.

About Damen
Damen logo

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.”

Oceans of opportunities

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