• Outfitting
  • Shipbuilding and repair
  • South Holland
  • 40 hours
  • #4452

Senior Ship Design Engineer

Advanced Ship Design
Complex Engineering Projects
International Engineering Environment

Are you experienced in preparing technical drawings for ships? As a Senior Ship Design Engineer, you will develop essential ship plans and ensure they meet technical requirements and maritime regulations.

Company information

Our client is an established company in the Netherlands, specialising in the design and construction of complex vessels. You will work in an international engineering environment where technical expertise, teamwork and quality are key.

Vacancy information

As Senior Ship Design Engineer will join a Basic Engineering team in the Netherlands, working on complex shipbuilding projects. Your main focus will be developing technical plans, including General Arrangement Plans, Fire Safety Plans and Watertight Integrity Plans, and supporting their approval by clients and classification societies.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and updating technical ship plans using 2D and 3D CAD software.
  • Reviewing technical specifications, classification rules and customer requirements.
  • Ensuring that ship plans comply with applicable maritime regulations and standards.
  • Working closely with other engineering disciplines to develop practical technical solutions.
  • Identifying technical challenges and discussing solutions with the Lead Engineer.
  • Supporting the approval process with clients and classification societies.
  • Contributing to improvements in engineering processes and working methods.

What do we offer

  • A challenging engineering position within the Dutch shipbuilding industry.
  • The opportunity to work on complex and technically advanced vessels.
  • Indicative gross salary of €4,000–€5,800 per month, based on a 40-hour working week, excluding holiday allowance.
  • 40 holiday days per year.
  • Reimbursement of transportation costs.

What do you need

  • MBO-4 or higher technical education in Shipbuilding, Naval Architecture, Outfitting or a related engineering discipline.
  • At least 3 years of experience in preparing technical ship plans in accordance with classification rules and maritime regulations.
  • Knowledge of classification rules and maritime regulations.
  • Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software, preferably MicroStation, SolidWorks or 3DEXPERIENCE (CATIA).
  • Good command of English, both written and spoken.

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    Get in touch!

    Do you see yourself in this role? Do you feel that this job is made for you? Send us your CV to start your adventure. We will contact you within a few days. We will let you know if we would like to schedule an initial meeting.

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    Getting to know each other

    Together with the responsible Recruitment Consultant, you will discuss whether your profile aligns well with the position. You will also determine whether the organization and your ambitions fit well together. This meeting takes place at our office or via Teams.

    3

    The Introduction

    If a good match is found, we would be happy to introduce you to our client. The goal is for you to have your first job interview with our client within 2 weeks.

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    The Interview

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    Getting started

    Are both you and our client still enthusiastic? Then an attractive offer will follow. After acceptance of the offer, we will schedule your first working day together, and the adventure begins.