Lead Naval Architect – Aquaculture & Fishing Vessels

Damen; Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Pension contribution

25 vacation days

13 ADV days

Damen Academy

Job summary

Damen Aquaculture & Fishing, part of Damen Shipyards, Stellendam, NL, seeks a Naval Architect / Marine Engineer to translate customer requirements into practical ship designs and work with the Sales team on tailored technical proposals.

From concept to cost estimation, you will coordinate with R&D, engineering, suppliers, regulators, and shipyards to ensure feasible, commercially viable designs that are delivered on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Shipbuilding Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in ship design, naval architecture, or marine engineering.
• Fluency in Dutch and English; other languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop vessel designs using 3D CAD models and 2D drawings to expand the portfolio.
• Prepare functional descriptions and technical specifications for vessel systems.
• Design vessel structures and integration of foundations for equipment and outfitting.
• Create construction plans, layouts, and technical diagrams.
• Perform weight, stability, strength, endurance, power, and performance calculations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments of designs.
• Prepare RFIs and RFPs for vessel equipment and systems.
• Support vessel approvals with clients, classes, and authorities.
• Coordinate design activities with internal teams and external partners.
• Contribute technical input for brochures, press releases, and online content.

Skills

Dutch language (spoken/written)

English language (spoken/written)

Communication skills

Norwegian knowledge

Spanish knowledge

Digital tools awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Shipbuilding Engineering / Maritime Engineering / Naval Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

NUPAS-Cadmatic

Maxsurf

Siemens NX (FEM)

Job description

Damen Aquaculture & Fishing, part of Damen Shipyards, Stellendam, NL, seeks a Naval Architect / Marine Engineer to translate customer requirements into practical ship designs and work with the Sales team on tailored technical proposals.

From concept to cost estimation, you will coordinate with R&D, engineering, suppliers, regulators, and shipyards to ensure feasible, commercially viable designs that are delivered on time.