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Dragana Trkulja
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: Manage Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for outfitting and structural engineering.
Projects: Complex defense & security vessels.
Company: Leading European naval shipbuilder, part of a global group.
Main requirements: BSc./MSc. Engineering, 5+ years’ shipbuilding experience, knowledge of plans & arrangements, outfitting, interior & structures.
Your opportunity
As a System Integration Lead Outfitting & Structural, you will oversee the integration of outfitting and structural systems in advanced naval shipbuilding projects. Operating at the intersection of engineering and project management, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, safeguard compliance, and ensure the timely delivery of work packages.
You will take responsibility for Verification & Validation documentation, lead design reviews, and manage compliance with technical and contractual requirements. Beyond design, you will also prepare and oversee factory, harbour, and sea acceptance testing — actively participating to guarantee quality and performance.
What you will do
- Develop and submit Verification & Validation documentation.
- Lead and coordinate teams in outfitting and structural integration.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications and contracts.
- Manage delivery, review, and approval of client documentation.
- Organize and facilitate design reviews.
- Prepare and oversee FAT, HAT, and SAT programs.
- Actively participate in FAT, HAT, and SAT.
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 insight
What you already have
- BSc./MSc. in Engineering (Naval Architecture, Mechanical, or related).
- 5+ years of shipbuilding or complex engineering project experience.
- Strong knowledge of Plans & Arrangements, Outfitting, Interior & Structural design.
- Fluent English; German is an advantage.
- EU nationality and passport (mandatory due to project requirements).
- Ability to lead teams, coordinate subcontractors, and manage documentation.
- Willingness to engage in FAT, HAT, and SAT activities.
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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