Accommodation Engineer – Naval Ships

Multi.engineering; Zeeland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STIPP Plus pension

8% holiday allowance

40 vacation days

Travel allowance €0.23/km

Relocation housing assistance

30% ruling application support

International English-speaking team

Team social events

Job summary

Multi.engineering in Vlissingen, Netherlands, seeks an Accommodation Engineer – Naval Ships to lead joinery and insulation specification work on complex naval vessels. Role includes subcontracting, supplier coordination, and interface with other engineering disciplines.

Hybrid work arrangement allows up to two days per week from home. The successful candidate will translate customer requirements into joinery specifications, support FATs and inspections, and guide production teams while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or related field.
• Experience as a Technical Specification Engineer or similar in maritime joinery.
• Detailed knowledge of joinery materials and construction techniques.
• Proficiency in CAD for drawings and specs.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering information.
• Clear communication with suppliers and production teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional and detailed joinery specifications for suppliers.
• Coordinate subcontractor engineering to meet project requirements.
• Work with procurement to select materials and suppliers for accommodation joinery and insulation.
• Support quality inspections and FATs to verify joinery meets standards.
• Provide technical guidance to production teams and resolve joinery issues.
• Coordinate interfaces with other disciplines to integrate joinery with vessel systems.
• Maintain records of technical specifications and design changes.
• Follow developments in joinery materials and methods.

Skills

CAD software

Technical specs

Maritime joinery

English proficiency

Coordination

Education

Naval Architecture degree

Marine Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Role: Accommodation Engineer – Naval Ships

Work location: Vlissingen, the Netherlands – up to two days a week working from home

Start: ASAP

Duration: One year, with the possibility of extension

Contract: Employment contract

Language: English; German is an advantage

Focus: Joinery, accommodation and technical spaces, insulation, technical specifications and system integration for naval vessels

Due to the military nature of the project, we will only consider EU citizens.

Where You’ll Work

You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on complex naval vessels. Your scope covers the subcontracting and detailed engineering of joinery for accommodation and technical spaces, translating customer and design requirements into specifications that suppliers and production teams can use.

The work connects interior engineering with procurement, supplier selection, quality inspections, and construction. You will coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure that joinery and insulation fit the vessel’s design and integrate with its other systems.

What You’ll Do

• Develop functional and detailed technical specifications for suppliers and subcontractors, translating customer and design requirements into joinery solutions that meet applicable standards and regulations.
• Coordinate subcontractor engineering and check that the detailed joinery design meets project requirements.
• Work with procurement and supply chain colleagues to select suitable materials and suppliers for accommodation joinery and insulation.
• Support quality inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) to verify that finished joinery meets the required standards.
• Provide technical guidance to production teams and resolve joinery-related issues during construction.
• Coordinate interfaces with other engineering disciplines to integrate joinery with the vessel’s systems.
• Maintain accurate records of technical specifications, design changes, and engineering progress.
• Follow developments in joinery materials, techniques and industry practices, applying them where relevant to the project.

What You Bring

Must-haves

• A bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering,or a related field.
• Experience as a Technical Specification Engineer or in a similar engineering role focused on maritime joinery.
• Detailed knowledge of joinery materials, construction techniques and applicable industry standards.
• Proficiency in CAD software for preparing technical drawings and specifications.
• The ability to interpret complex engineering information and resolve technical issues accurately.
• Clear communication skills for working with suppliers, production teams and colleagues across engineering disciplines.
• Attention to detail when preparing specifications and checking engineering quality.
• Good written and spoken English.

Nice To Have

• Immediatly available.

What’s In It For You?

• A salary that reflects your experience, knowledge, and responsibilities.
• An employment contract for one year, with the possibility of continuing for longer.
• An attractive STIPP Plus pension scheme with a total contribution of 23.4%. You contribute 7.5%, while we cover the remaining 15.9%.
• 8% holiday allowance, paid annually in May.
• 40 vacation days per year, giving you plenty of time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre for your commute.
• Moving to the Netherlands? We'll support you throughout your relocation, including housing assistance, registration procedures and, where applicable, your 30% ruling application (tax benefit for expats).
• The opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where your expertise has a real impact on the final result.
• An international, English-speaking working environment where you'll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Networking: life outside work also matters - that's why we enjoy spending time together through sports activities, team outings, our annual company party, and other social events throughout the year.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.