Design and Proposal Engineer (PG)
Design and Proposal Engineer (PG)
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Job Description
We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.
About
At the Damen Product Group Defense & Security in Gorinchem we specialize in the development and sales of advanced military and governmental vessels aligned with commercial vessel standards. As part of the Offshore and Specialized Vessels division we tackle large engineering-to-order projects that push the boundaries of innovation.
The department portfolio includes state-of-the-art Drone Carriers Offshore Patrol Vessels and sophisticated Sail Training Vessels. The synergies with commercial vessels combined with a highly interactive environment in the Damen Head office help us in making quick decisions and delivering innovative solutions in the Naval market.
The role
As a Design & Proposal Engineer you translate customer requirements into the design of a vessel in close cooperation with our Sales department. You prepare ship designs (Naval Architecture) and specifications calculate costs and determine the delivery time through close collaboration with other departments within Damen (Research Engineering Production and Sales).
For the role of Design and Proposal Engineer we are looking for the right person for the job whether you are a medior or senior case you are more medior you will prepare ship designs and specifications calculate costs and determine the delivery time through close collaboration with other case you are a senior we will challenge you to optimize our current product portfolio develop new vessels and guide some of your colleagues. We have a challenge for you matching your level of experience!
Key accountabilities
In this role you are:
- Designing vessels in accordance with the criteria of the client;
- Providing technical support to the Damen Sales organization during the contracting process for example by giving presentations or providing calculations;
- Optimizing (standard) designs in order to lower the price and enhance quality reliability and the functionality of the vessels;
- Liaising with internal departments (Research Engineering Services) and external parties for optimal project results;
- Keeping track of the overall progress in the pre-sales phase;
- Managing internal stakeholders;
- Product development and optimization including market research and concept design;
- Setting up a project planning (milestones) calculating supplemental work and cost savings preparing a list of deviations and other client specific data;
- Preparing ship designs specifications cost calculations and build strategies for sales prospects;
- As a Senior we expect you to be able to be leading or coaching (some) product group team members;
Skills & experience
To be successful in this role you bring:
- A Bachelor or Master degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture;
- Work experience in ship design preferred dependent on the entry level;
- A customer-orientation flexibility and the ability to work on various projects at the same time;
- Excellent communication skills in English and preferably in Dutch;
- The ability to express yourself well in a business conversation;
- Willingness to travel to clients all over the world.
What we offer
We want to make sure you are a happy Design and Proposal Engineer so we will support you to develop yourself in this position. We are a growing organization where innovation is the driving force. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA and thats why we continue to grow and innovate and offer plenty of opportunities. All you have to do is grab them.
We offer you:
- Personal guidance freedom varied work and a work environment where your opinion counts;
- An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level;
- A minimum of 27 holiday days and 13 ADV days
- A dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation;
- An open informal no-nonsense culture with short communication lines;
- An active social environment in terms of business culture events and sports.
We are looking forward to meeting you! Do you need more information Dont hesitate to get in touch with our Recruiter Bart Spring in t Veld.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
