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Ewa Gernand
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: Develop and deliver high-quality structural designs and 3D models for advanced naval vessels
Projects: Complex naval shipbuilding programs for international defense clients
Company: Leading naval shipbuilder, part of a global shipbuilding group
Main requirements: Experience in structural design and engineering for ships or offshore structures, proficient in 3D design tool
Your opportunity
As an Engineer Structures (Project-based), you will be responsible for the design and development of complex ship structures. You will contribute to projects that define the next generation of naval defence vessels, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with the highest safety standards.
What you will do
- Develop 3D structural models, construction plans, and detailed foundation drawings.
- Execute structural engineering activities within 2D and 3D PLM environments (such as 3DExperience).
- Collaborate with analysts, systems engineers, and other specialists to ensure integration and design quality.
- Review designs for compliance with classification society and naval standards.
- Identify and address technical challenges, contributing to process and design improvements.
- Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and support production teams with engineering input.
- Ensure designs meet quality, safety, and performance requirements.
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. in Naval Architecture, Marine, or Mechanical Engineering
- +2 years of experience in structural design or engineering, preferably in shipbuilding or offshore construction
- Proficiency in 3D and 2D PLM tools (ideally 3DExperience)
- Strong understanding of ship structural principles, class regulations, and construction standards
- Excellent English communication skills
- Permanent EU citizenship and a passport are required due to the military nature of the projects
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 are provided by Van Storm
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