Project Engineer, Workboat

436 Damen Shipyards Antalya; Muratpaşa; On-site; TRY 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Damen Shipyards Antalya is seeking a project-focused engineer to drive new build workboat projects. You will coordinate production activities, monitor progress, review drawings, and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards in a busy shipyard environment.

Based in Antalya, you will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Procurement and cross-functional teams to optimize resources and deliver high-quality vessels on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the shipbuilding industry is mandatory.
• Good knowledge of shipbuilding production processes, including hull construction, outfitting, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project specifications.
• Strong planning, coordination, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Very good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities across Engineering, Production, Procurement, and other relevant departments.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly project schedules, identify deviations, and report progress to the Project Manager.
• Follow up on production activities, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Review technical drawings and specifications to support production processes.
• Prepare material and order lists, technical specifications, and procurement requirements.
• Monitor workforce, capacity, and resource utilization to improve project efficiency.
• Identify technical and operational issues, coordinate corrective actions, and support problem-solving.
• Monitor quality performance and ensure compliance with shipyard standards and HSE requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project quality, productivity, and overall performance.

Skills

Project coordination

Reading technical drawings

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Job description

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family. The Role Supports the successful execution of new build workboat projects by coordinating production activities, monitoring project progress, and ensuring compliance with project plans, technical specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. Works closely with the Project Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project execution, optimal resource utilization, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities across Engineering, Production, Procurement, and other relevant departments.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly project schedules, identify deviations, and report progress to the Project Manager.
• Follow up on production activities, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Review technical drawings and specifications to support production processes.
• Prepare material and order lists, technical specifications, and procurement requirements.
• Monitor workforce, capacity, and resource utilization to improve project efficiency.
• Identify technical and operational issues, coordinate corrective actions, and support problem-solving.
• Monitor quality performance and ensure compliance with shipyard standards and HSE requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project quality, productivity, and overall performance.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the shipbuilding industry is mandatory.
• Good knowledge of shipbuilding production processes, including hull construction, outfitting, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project specifications.
• Strong planning, coordination, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Very good command of English.

Other Requirements

• Based in or willing to relocate to Antalya.
• Willing to work actively in the shipyard production environment.
• No military obligation (for male candidates).

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. 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. We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.