Technical specialist ergonomics (interim)
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Job Location:
Schiedam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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About us
Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group where 12000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice we continue to push the boundaries in the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty
The Role
As a Technical Specialist Ergonomics at Damen Naval you will play a key role in applying human factors engineering (HFE) principles to the design and improvement of naval vessels and training environments. You will focus on optimizing the interaction between crew members and equipment by minimizing risks enhancing system performance and ensuring comfort usability and safety on board.
Your work will span multiple domains within ergonomics including physical cognitive organizational and linguistic aspects. You will collaborate closely with engineers project managers and suppliers to ensure the ergonomic integrity of all systems from design concept to implementation. Your expertise will directly contribute to the performance and well-being of those operating Damen Naval platforms.
Key responsibilities
In this role your responsibilities will include:
- Defining and executing Human Factors Engineering (HFE) plans in line with project needs.
- Conducting ergonomic analyses of ship systems and human-machine interactions.
- Performing task-based assessments and deriving technical requirements for design.
- Applying Leitmerkmal methods and drafting Ergonomic Assessment Reports.
- Advising on workspace and equipment design to minimize crew workload and maximize efficiency.
- Supporting the integration of COTS equipment with a focus on usability and functionality.
- Identifying and improving human-machine interfaces especially in operational and informational contexts.
- Collaborating across departments to ensure ergonomic standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Skills & experience
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
- A relevant bachelors degree and experience working with engineers suppliers and project stakeholders on large-scale (preferably naval) projects.
- Strong analytical communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with hazard assessments and ergonomic standards ideally within German regulatory frameworks.
- Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Office SAP IBM DOORS and 3DX.
- Previous experience in shipbuilding or the maritime sector is preferred.
- Fluency in German and English both spoken and written.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Permanent EU citizenship and a permanent EU passport (requirement due to the military nature of our projects).
- Candidates with EU (work) visa or with (also) a non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible given the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.
What we offer
At Damen Naval we value our temporary team members and strive for a positive and successful collaboration. As a temporary professional on secondment basis we offer you the following conditions:
- An attractive salary aligned with permanent staff.
- Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
- Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
- Challenging and innovative projects.
Application & information
This temporary assignment is exclusively offered on a secondment (detachering) or temporary employment contract basis. .
If you are interested please submit your application with the following details:
- Your CV and motivational letter.
- Indication of your expected hourly fee or gross monthly salary (based on full-time work).
- Your availability (full-time/part-time and number of hours).
- Your notice period and preferred start date.
For more information about the vacancy or Damen Naval please visit the Damen Naval website the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via.
Please note that due to the military nature of our projects only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.
A pre-assignment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.
Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.
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