Vacancy: Design & Proposal Engineer Damen Workboats, Gorinchem, Netherlands Do you want to work with an international team of ‘can-do’ people that are developing new and innovative technologies in High-Speed Craft and ways to support customers and push for a more sustainable maritime industry? If you answered ‘yes’ to this question, then you may be a good fit for the High-Speed Craft department, within Damen Workboats! A product group that is expanding due to its success. We are hiring for a range of non-technical and technical positions, and we are hiring to fill the job vacancy for a Design & Proposal Engineer. Nice to meet you! We are Damen Workboats. We develop, design and construct High-Speed Craft. We are working on developments like autonomous operation, digital connectivity, smart and predictive maintenance, hybrid-electric propulsion systems, etc. Our vessels are being built at our yards in Antalya, The Netherlands and Vietnam. Are you a good fit for the role of Design & Proposal Engineer at Damen Workboats? Now or in the near future? As a Design & Proposal Engineer within High-Speed Craft, you will be responsible for the development of new standard Vessels and the optimization of the current product portfolio together with a team of specialists (Research, Engineering, Production and Marketing). All based on market research and latest developments in respect to digitalization, sustainability, etc within Damen and by our suppliers. As a Design & Proposal Engineer, you are also responsible for the development of requests that come in via the Sales department. You team up with the sales manager and take care of all technical, cost price, delivery time-related information and create together the winning strategy how the client is supported in the best way. This involves close collaboration with other departments within Damen. This is a good fit if you like to do the following: • Developing and optimizing (standard) designs so that the cost price can be decreased, and the quality, reliability and functionality of the ships can be increased; • Consultation with various departments and external parties to arrive at an optimized design; • Selecting the best fitting vessel with the necessary equipment, based on the client's criteria and our range of standard designs and standard options; • Drafting (or having drafted) the general plan, technical specifications, cost price calculation, and delivery date within the framework of the client’s request; • Monitoring the progress of the project in the pre-sales phase; • Support the Sales Manager with your technical input during meetings with the customer. Where necessary by means of presentations and/or calculations; • Providing optimal knowledge transfer, when a tender becomes an order. We ask our future Design & Proposal Engineer Damen Workboats to come prepared with the following: You Have • Bachelor or Master degree, preferably in Naval Architecture and Engineering; • Preferably a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience; • Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch is a pre. You Are • Result-oriented, a " Design & Proposal Engineer" with initiative and commercial skills; • Decisive and at the same time flexible in your approach and works methodically; • Able to influence, put things into perspective and also know how to have the patience that is sometimes needed to achieve results; • Customer-oriented; • Well able to manage expectations; • Willing to occasionally travel abroad. What we offer We want to make sure you are a happy Design & Proposal Engineer Damen Workboats, so we offer: The opportunity to develop yourself in this position. We are a growing organization where innovation is the driving force. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA, and that's why we continue to grow and innovate and offer plenty of opportunities. All you have to do is grab them. We Offer You • Personal guidance, freedom, varied work and a work environment where your opinion counts; • An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level; • An International work environment; • Open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines. About Damen Damen is a family-owned, client-driven organization that has been in operation since1927. Our primary business involves ships, but we are not just a shipbuilder. We are a global operation of diverse people with various skills that deliver innovation and quality to the maritime sector. Our business priority is to deliver for the needs of the present while working to solve future challenges. Still with us and ready to apply? Apply online for the position of Design & Proposal Engineer by scrolling down and using the apply button at the bottom of this page. We look forward to meeting you! Do you need a bit more info or looking for something that suits you better? Don't hesitate to get in touch with Gerard Eggink at [email protected], or explore other career opportunities at https://career.damen.com/ Damen Workboats does not approve of a commercial, contractor and/or agency acquisition or commercial use of this advertisement. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered. #LI-GE2