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Ewa Gernand
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: design, develop, and implement mechanical tooling and equipment for shipbuilding operations.
Projects: construction and development of advanced naval vessels and systems.
Company: naval shipbuilder, part of a global shipbuilding group.
Main requirements: mechanical design experience, and affinity with tooling development in heavy industry or shipbuilding.
Your opportunity
As a Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical Tooling & Equipment, you will be a key player in the engineering, design, and delivery of specialized mechanical tooling and handling equipment that enable the safe, precise, and efficient construction of complex naval vessels. You will be responsible for developing innovative lifting, hoisting, and alignment solutions—such as jigs, frames, and positioning tools—used to transport and assemble large sections and modules.
Your expertise will cover the entire lifecycle, from conceptual design and calculation, through manufacturing support, to on-site implementation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring that your tooling solutions meet operational, safety, and quality standards while enabling smooth production workflows.
What you will do
- Design and engineer mechanical tooling for lifting, hoisting, transporting, and aligning ship sections and components.
- Prepare detailed production drawings, calculations, and specifications for tooling fabrication.
- Develop hoisting and lifting plans, including transport drawings for sections, rings, and modules.
- Conduct risk assessments (RI&E) for tooling-related operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinate with procurement, suppliers, production teams, and other engineering disciplines.
- Provide technical support during the execution of hoisting and transport activities, validating tooling performance.
- Integrate tooling solutions into project workflows in collaboration with structural and manufacturing engineers.
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 are delivering world-class complex naval ships to navies around the world. 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 Mechanical Engineering or Shipbuilding.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, tooling development, and operational engineering support.
- Background in heavy industry, shipbuilding, or large-scale manufacturing.
- Familiarity with lifting and hoisting equipment, design calculations, and safety standards.
- Permanent EU citizenship (required due to the military nature of the project)
- Ability to provide excellent references and pass security screening.
Your benefits
- 40 paid holidays per year for 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 social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers.
- Housing search support and registration provided by Van Storm
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