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Senior Configuration Engineer

Industry:
Shipbuilding
Where:
Rotterdam
Salary:
€59k+

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Job summary:

Tasks: configuration management of navy vessel from proposal phase to delivery

Projects: complex defence & security vessel

Company: naval shipbuilder, part of global shipbuilding group

Main requirements: BSc. or MSc. engineering, experience with configuration management and PDM/PLM systems (preferably 3DX)

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Your opportunity

As a Senior Configuration Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the consistency, traceability, and integrity of product configuration throughout the entire shipbuilding lifecycle – from proposal phase to delivery and beyond. You will be at the heart of engineering operations, guiding configuration processes, ensuring compliance, and enabling technical excellence across projects.

You will also be responsible for managing the complete product configuration and all related data within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. This position allows you to actively participate in projects from the early proposal phase to the delivery of the vessel. You will have a controlling function, monitoring compliance with configuration management procedures and initiating necessary actions.

Crucially, this role involves working on large-scale, one-off engineering projects, such as the development of a complex naval frigate. This requires not only strong configuration expertise but also the ability to manage unique technical challenges that come with projects of this magnitude.

What you will do

Define and implement the configuration management plan (CMP) for the project and documenting configuration management procedures, overseeing the total CM process
Set up and maintain the product structure and master document list
Perform validation of customer and supplier data, as well as oversee change control processes
Configure the project data environment in a PDM/PLM system (3DX)
Ensure configuration change control, monitor processes, and suggest improvements
Provide guidance and training to project teams on configuration management practices
Liaise with stakeholders across engineering, production, quality, and project management to ensure alignment
Contribute to the definition of future-proof configuration strategies

Where you will work

This close client of ours is the leading Dutch developer and builder of marine defence 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. engineering
Experience in configuration management, preferably within a complex shipbuilding environment
Strong knowledge of PDM/PLM systems (ideally 3DX)
Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles
Precise and detailed way of working and experience with data management, document control and change control
Ability to define and improve processes and document them accordingly
Technical knowledge to interpret and report on the status and issues
Willingness to travel abroad occasionally
Experience working in complex international project environments and in building coalitions with stakeholders and co-makers to achieve common goals
Excellent communication skills and fluent English, preferably also a good command of German
EU citizenship is a must, due to the nature of the military 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 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 supported by Van Storm

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