Piping Design Engineer

Marine Service Noord; Groningen; Hybrid; EUR 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Pension scheme (CAO)

Employee discounts

Bike scheme

Travel allowance

Job summary

Marine Service Noord (MSN) seeks a piping design engineer to design, develop and route complex piping systems for luxury yachts and commercial vessels. You translate technical specs and customer requirements into production-ready designs, ensuring accuracy, compliance and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Engineering and other departments, prepare documentation for production and installation, and discuss technical needs with clients to develop effective solutions.

Qualifications

• HBO-level education in a technical field (mechanical/marine)
• 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar role or industry
• Strong spatial awareness and technical aptitude
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings/diagrams of marine systems
• Knowledge of technical specs, standards and regulations
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as CADMATIC and AutoCAD
• Good command of English (spoken and written)
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and route piping systems for projects.
• Translate specifications and customer requirements into practical, production-ready designs.
• Prepare production and installation documentation for internal and external partners.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to discuss requirements and resolve issues.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards and project specs, and monitor quality.

Skills

Spatial awareness

Drawing interpretation

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

HBO-level education in mechanical/marine engineering

Tools

CADMATIC

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you passionate about technically challenging projects and translating customer requirements into smart, practical designs? Marine Service Noord (MSN) is looking for a detail-oriented and solution-driven Piping Design Engineer to design and develop complex piping systems for luxury yachts and commercial vessels.

In this versatile role, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge and spatial awareness while working closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality designs that are ready for production and installation. With your commitment and ambition, you will also contribute to innovative solutions and help build a sustainable future for the maritime industry.

What makes us unique?

Marine Service Noord (MSN) is an innovative and sustainably operating company in the maritime sector, specializing in energy systems, advanced technology and complex piping systems for luxury yachts and commercial vessels. Since 1988, MSN has completed more than 700 full installations and over 2,350 kilometers of piping, always working closely with the client from design through to commissioning. MSN is driving innovation in the energy transition by developing advanced systems for hydrogen, methanol and other alternative fuels.

Trust, development and innovation form the foundation of our organization. Our employees have the opportunity to grow and develop while actively contributing to high-quality and future-focused solutions. As MSN continues to grow and evolve, we are always looking for talented professionals who share our ambition to shape a sustainable future for the maritime industry.

The challenge

As a Piping Design Engineer , you will be responsible for designing, developing and routing piping systems within our projects. You will translate technical specifications, drawings and customer requirements into practical, high-quality designs suitable for production and installation. In doing so, you will ensure the technical accuracy and completeness of the designs and verify that they comply with applicable standards, regulations and project specifications.

You will work closely with colleagues in Engineering and other departments to ensure that all required information, drawings and technical documentation are available on time.You will prepare production and installation documentation for internal teams and external partners. In addition, you will liaise with clients and other stakeholders to discuss technical requirements, resolve issues, and develop appropriate solutions.

You will monitor the quality of your work and ensure that the maritime installations meet the required standards. You will also take project schedules into account and contribute to the smooth execution of projects. With your analytical skills and solution-oriented mindset, you will be able to assess technical challenges and identify appropriate solutions. You will collaborate with colleagues from various disciplines and report to the Engineering Group Leader. This role also offers opportunities for career development, with the possibility of progressing to a Design Engineer or Engineering Group Leader position, taking on greater responsibility for strategic accounts and the associated team leadership.

What are we looking for?

HBO-level education and thinking skills in a technical field, preferably mechanical engineering or marine engineering;

At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar role or industry;

Strong spatial awareness and technical aptitude, with the ability to analyse technical challenges and develop practical solutions;

Experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings and diagrams of marine engineering systems and installations;

Knowledge of technical specifications, standards and relevant regulations;

Experience with 3D CAD software, such as CADmatic and AutoCAD, as well as databases and automated systems;

Good command of the English language, both spoken and written;

A detail-oriented and quality-conscious approach to work, combined with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.

What do we offer?

At MSN, you will be part of a close-knit and open team of around 100 employees. MSN is known for its people-oriented approach and warm working environment, where employees feel valued and heard. This is reflected in teams built on trust and opportunities for personal and professional development, where colleagues look out for one another. There is also plenty of room for socializing outside of work. Our staff association organizes enjoyable events at least twice a year, and every year we get together for a summer barbecue and a festive Christmas gathering.

We offer an attractive gross monthly salary between €3.900 and €4.600, depending on your education and experience. Based on a full-time position, you will receive 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days. In addition, we offer collective disability insurance, a reliable pension scheme in accordance with the Metalektro collective labour agreement (CAO), employee discounts, a bicycle scheme and a travel allowance.