Test & Integratie Engineer Shipbuilding

Damen Shipyards Group; Vlissingen; On-site; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in the Netherlands is seeking a Test & Integration Engineer to oversee integration programs for advanced naval vessels. The role demands experience in project management and integration of complex systems. Key benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and valuable career development opportunities. Applicants must have permanent EU citizenship and relevant technical qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 8% holiday pay

27 holidays and 13 ADV days

Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre

PME-pension arrangement with 60% employer contribution

Profit sharing based on company results

Flexible working from home up to two days a week

Bicycle plan

Company fitness

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, manufacturing, and commissioning of complex naval ships.
• Demonstrated experience in complex mechanical and electrical systems integration.
• Good command of German and English; Dutch is a plus.
• Permanent EU citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute inspection plans throughout the lifecycle.
• Establish the Test & Integration program aligned with project design and targets.
• Drive follow-up and resolution of deviations in production.
• Participate in cross-functional engineering reviews.
• Monitor and report on project status and performance.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing

Commissioning

Subcontract management

Mechanical integration

Electrical integration

Automation systems

Mechanical concepts

V-Model

German language skills

English language skills

Dutch language skills

Education

Relevant technical bachelor degree (HBO)

Job description

Career at Damen

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 Test & Integration Engineer, you will join the dedicated Test & Integration team within our naval shipbuilding projects. You will take direct ownership of a specific segment of the overall test and integration program for our cutting-edge, one-off naval vessels. Your mission is to develop and execute inspection plans, production testing, and final trials, ensuring that your specific area meets stringent technical, quality, and contractual requirements throughout the entire lifecycle. You will provide essential project support and drive the timely follow‑up and resolution of all deviations, effectively coordinating solutions with key suppliers and internal engineering disciplines.

Key accountabilities

• Program Setup: Establish the Test & Integration program for your specific area, aligning it perfectly with the project design, progress, overall project targets, and timelines.
• Inspection & Deviation Management: Prepare and execute the project inspection plan during production. Drive the follow‑up and resolution of deviations based on the master project plan, specifications, and delivery deadlines.
• Test Execution Ownership: Develop, execute, and coordinate detailed test and trial plans (including Type Tests, FATs, HATs, and SATs) based on project specifications and deadlines.
• Cross‑Functional Review: Participate in and contribute to cross‑functional engineering reviews and approvals with project teams and suppliers across all engineering and integration activities.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor and deliver detailed status reports during production, trials, and tests, including the performance of third parties, intervening when needed to keep the project on track.
• Engineering Collaboration: Work closely with engineering departments to develop and refine strategic plans related to Testing & Integration activities.

Skills & experience

• Relevant technical bachelor degree (HBO) combined with experience in project management, manufacturing, and commissioning of complex new‑build naval ships.
• Demonstrated experience in subcontract management and the integration of complex mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, including combined propulsion installations for complex new‑build ships.
• Expertise across a variety of engineering concepts and best practices (e.g. V‑Model).
• Good command of the German and English language, both written and verbal; Dutch is considered a plus.
• 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

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• PME‑pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities. Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.