Senior Configuration Engineer

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

•  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

• 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