We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family. About us Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty? The role As a Manufacturing Engineer Structures at Damen Naval, you are responsible for optimizing efficiency and effectiveness in the production of structural components at the yard in Kiel. You analyze equipment layout, workflow, and assembly methods, determine necessary parts and tools, and plan, design, set up, adjust, optimize, and monitor production processes. Key accountabilities In this role, your responsibilities will include: Providing detailed work instructions for production employees. Maintaining the Material Take-Off (MTO). Preparing production drawings. Providing an engineering information package and instructions for tool use. Drawing up specifications for outsourcing. Managing raw material orders. Specifying quality controls according to the test and inspection plan. Controlling the workflow of the structural production process. Working within established limits for time, budget, and quality. Clear communication within the organization. Identifying shortcomings and proposing improvements to management. Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications: A vocational degree (Berufsausbildung) in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of five years of relevant experience. A full understanding of all production phases. Experience with production, engineering, and/or design software such as SAP, 3DX, Teamcenter, and Cadmatic / Inventor. Good command of both English and Dutch (written and spoken). Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process. Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects. What we offer At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with: A competitive salary package with Christmas bonus. 30 annual leave days. A technology and innovation focused, dynamic, international work environment. Ongoing learning and development opportunities. An active social environment in terms of business culture, events, and sports. Deutschlandticket as Jobticket Application & information Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of: Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work. Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours). Notice period / possible starting date. For more information about this vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via 31 118 485 000. Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality. A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process. Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered. LI-DS1