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Antonieta Pichinte
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: design, analyze, and validate solutions for vibration isolation, flexible mountings, and inboard noise reduction
Projects: complex defense & security vessels
Company: naval shipbuilder, part of global shipbuilding group
Main requirements: experience with inboard and underwater noise calculation
Your opportunity
As a Vibration Analysis Engineer, you will be the go-to expert for noise and vibration performance on next-generation naval vessels. You will develop and validate smart solutions for vibration isolation, flexible equipment mountings, and noise reduction on board. With your input, ships will meet strict requirements for underwater noise signatures, sonar effectiveness, onboard comfort, and system reliability.
This position offers a unique chance to combine hands-on engineering with advanced analysis tools, while working side-by-side with colleagues, suppliers, and clients. You will also contribute to innovative research and development that shapes the future of naval shipbuilding.
What you will do
- Design and optimize flexible mounting and vibration isolation concepts for equipment and systems on board
- Perform calculations and simulations for vibration, noise, and acoustic behaviour
- Define and align requirements with stakeholders during the tender and project phases
- Support production teams with on-site vibration and noise measurements and validation trials
- Advise project teams on reducing underwater noise, sonar self-noise, and structural vibrations
- Take part in R&D initiatives focused on advancing noise and vibration technologies
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 Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
- Practical experience in noise and vibration engineering, plus flexible mountings, preferably in shipbuilding
- Knowledge of vibration and acoustic analysis methods and relevant modelling tools
- Familiarity with international standards and naval regulations (IMO, STANAG, Class)
- Experience with software such as ANSYS, FEMAP, or equivalent analysis tools
- Good level of English, both written and spoken
- Permanent EU citizenship and passport (due to military project requirements)
Your benefits
- 40 paid holidays per year for excellent work-life balance
- Salary based on expertise starting from 50K gross per year
- 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.
- Housing search support and registration are supported by Van Storm
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