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Ewa Gernand
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: Create and detail machining and production drawings for foundations, ensuring accurate onsite alignment and installation
Projects: Complex naval defence vessels
Company: Leading European naval shipbuilder, part of a global shipbuilding group.
Main requirements: 2+ years of experience in production/machining drawings and strong 3D CAD skills
Your opportunity
As a Draughtsman (Project-Based), you will join the Structures, Plans & Arrangements team within a high-end naval engineering environment. In this role, you will be responsible for enriching foundation drawings with detailed machining information, ensuring components can be correctly aligned, fixed, and supported during installation.
You will work closely with mechanical engineers, installation teams, and suppliers to deliver high-quality production documentation. Operating within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will create accurate 3D drawings and ensure all technical requirements and approvals are met.
What you will do
- Independently create machining and production drawings for foundations.
- Add detailed information such as machining specifications, bolt configurations, and grouting requirements.
- Work in 3D CAD environments (e.g., SolidWorks or 3DExperience/CATIA) to produce accurate models and drawings.
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers, installation teams, and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and proper alignment.
- Identify technical challenges and proactively propose solutions to the multidisciplinary team lead.
- Ensure drawings meet applicable standards, project specifications, and approval requirements.
- Adapt to evolving project needs and maintain awareness of relevant technical developments.
Where you will work
This close client of ours is the leading Dutch developer and builder of marine defense systems. With a strong engineering and yard team, they deliver world-class complex naval ships to navies worldwide. In the current geopolitical climate, the organization is expanding significantly and providing excellent opportunities for professional growth.
- New technologies galore: state-of-the-art naval technology, digital twinning, virtual reality, and more!
- Well-established shipyard with a long-lasting track record, part of a global shipbuilding group
- Excellent market outlook: order book filled way into the 2030s and still more projects expected
- Cooperating with knowledgeable colleagues, learning and sharing insights
What you already have
- BSc. or MSc. degree in Naval Architecture
- +2 years of experience creating production and machining drawings
- Hands-on experience with 3D CAD systems such as SolidWorks or 3DExperience (CATIA).
- Strong understanding of machining, foundation detailing, and production requirements.
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
- Willingness to undergo a pre-employment security screening.
- Permanent EU citizenship is a must due to the nature of the projects
Your benefits
- 40 paid holidays per year for an excellent work-life balance
- Covered commuting and interviewing costs
- Business Travel Insurance
- Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
- Access to professional gatherings and maritime industry events
- Housing search and registration supported by Van Storm
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