Technical Specialist E&A

About us

The MSV Division (Mid-Sized Vessels) represents one of the four ship-newbuild domains of Damen Shipyards, alongside Workboats, Yachting and Naval. MSV focuses on selling, designing, engineering, building and commissioning of mid-sized vessels; these are characterized as technologically complex, ETO (engineered-to-order) and built as one-off or in limited series.

The role

As a Technical Specialist E&A you are involved throughout the entire process, main focus is on pre-contract & concept design in close collaboration between D&P on the one hand and Basic Engineering on the other.

The Technical Specialist is also primarily responsible for (development of) standardization of systems and components within his/her discipline and/or specialization.

In given situations you will also focus on interfacing and taking responsibility for the complete scope of supply for a package/system in project realization (act as System Integrator).

You will mitigate business risk through (technical) review of to-be contracted projects, substantively guiding basic design and you are responsible for standardization within own discipline and/or specialization.

Key accountabilities

• Support and coordinate the three bid stage processes with an increasing degree of intensity, from ROM Bid to Budgetary Bid and Firm Bid, from an Engineering and Operations perspective
• Participate in design reviews during the Basic and Detailed Engineering
• Independently assess the (technical) specifications, drawings (e.g. GAP), calculations (including budgetary calculations), methodology / tooling choices and protocols as supplied by D&P
• Align of scope, with project stakeholders, of the (pre-contract) Technical Feasibility Study to be executed by Basic Engineering
• Identify potential risks in the engineering process and deliverables and formulate proposals to mitigate these
• Provide judgment on construction choices, use of materials, design and more
• Guide engineers in all phases in a consultative manner and give functional support and specific instruction
• Document all analysis, advice and insights
• Provide guidance to internships
• Identify and implement possibilities to standardize systems / materials / components / tooling, in consultation with Product Groups, Engineering, Supply Chain and Yards
• Coordinate (engineering) activities, promotes standardization
• Ensure that MSV defined/selected standards (of systems and/or components) are integrated into the technical specifications and drawings, as supplied/compiled by D&P
• Ensure that MSV standards are kept up-to-date, in collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain (ref. Category Management Team) and Yards
• Identify technology developments within the engineering domain for optimization of the value chain
• Collate and process product feedback (PFL’s) from within the entire division and responsible for initiating and embedding improvements
• Give specific (high level) advice to engineers and project teams regarding adjustments, improvement and all other technical aspects within the own specialism
• Ensure tailored and if needed detailed technical advice

Skills & experience

• Completed (higher to academic) education in own technical discipline (e.g. shipbuilding & naval architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering / automation, HVAC, other)
• At least ten years of relevant work experience
• Extended E&A knowledge
• Knowledge and experience in engineering and production processes (accent may differ)
• You are an authority in your own specialism
• You work accurately and carefully, with an eye for details
• You communicate effectively, taking into account the level of parties communicated with
• You are focused on taking action, taking action from your own strength and waiting no longer (for others) than necessary
• You achieve constant quality, detecting problems and adjust within the permitted standards
• You have quality awareness and anticipate to problems and recognize hidden defects

What we offer

At Damen we realize that supporting and managing many talented individuals is of great essence. We understand that the key to success is to find the right person for the right job. That is why we continuously invest in your development. Damen offers you (in case of full time employment):

• a dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation
• a competitive salary
• at least 40 days of annual leave
• travel allowance
• profit sharing & pension allowance
• continuous focus on professional and personal development through our Damen Academy
• an active social environment such as events and sports