System Integration Lead Outfitting and Structural (Interim)

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ABOUT US

Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

THE ROLE
Step aboard Damen Naval and lead the charge in our groundbreaking shipbuilding projects. We need an experienced technical leader with expertise in Plans & Arrangements, Outfitting, Interior & Deck and Structures to manage and coordinate our Verification and Validation activities. Drive excellence in large-scale projects and ensure the highest quality and timely delivery of subcontracted work packages.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
As interim System Integration Lead Outfitting and Structural (Interim) your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and submit comprehensive Verification & Validation documentation.
• Oversee a multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists.
• Ensure seamless equipment integration and compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate client documentation delivery and review processes.
• Facilitate Design Reviews and manage compliance escalations.
• Prepare for and oversee test timelines, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Participate in FAT, HAT, and SAT, ensuring quality and compliance standards.
  

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
To excel as interim System Integration Lead Outfitting and Structural, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience in shipbuilding or related industries.
• In-depth knowledge of Plans & Arrangements, Outfitting, Interior & Deck and Structures.
• Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus.
• Excellent references antecedents as a pre-assignment security screening is part of the recruitment procedure.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required.
• 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 your expertise and commitment. As a temporary member of our team, you will receive:

• A competitive salary aligned with permanent staff.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Opportunities to work on challenging and innovative projects in the naval sector.
  

OTHER
This temporary assignment as interim System Integration Lead Outfitting and Structural is exclusively offered on a temporary employment project contract with Damen Naval or secondment (detachering). Freelance or ZZP agreements are not considered due to current Dutch legislation.

If you are interested in the vacancy of interim System Integration Lead Outfitting and Structural, please submit your application with the following details:

• Your CV and motivational letter.
• Indication of your expected 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 interim System Integration Lead Outfitting and Structural 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.