Work Preparation Engineer

436 Damen Shipyards Antalya; Muratpaşa; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Damen Shipyards Antalya is seeking a Work Preparation Engineer to translate pre-production activities into clear, executable work packages. You will link engineering, planning and production to ensure structured, predictable shipbuilding operations and timely on-site material readiness.

Your responsibilities include creating and tracking work orders in SAP, developing complete work packages, validating inputs, and coordinating with engineering, procurement and production to maximize readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in production, shipbuilding or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems for work orders and material management.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and track work orders via SAP or ERP systems.
• Develop complete work packages (work instructions, routing, BOM) and ensure readiness for production.
• Ensure production readiness by validating inputs, documentation, and execution conditions.
• Translate engineering data into executable work Instructions and sequences.
• Coordinate material planning and shortages with engineering and procurement.
• Support production planning by aligning labour, equipment, and sequences.
• Interface between production, procurement, warehouse, quality and engineering teams.
• Collect shopfloor feedback and implement revisions to work packages.
• Report issues in work preparation and propose improvements.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, quality standards and classification rules.

Skills

2-5 years experience

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

English proficiency

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

Role The Work Preparation Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all pre-production activities are translated into clear, executable and efficient work packages. This role links engineering, planning, and production to enable structured, predictable, and efficient shipbuilding operations. It actively contributes to the uninterrupted progress of production by preparing work orders, developing executable work packages, planning material requirements, and ensuring their timely availability on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and track work orders via SAP or relevant ERP systems
• Develop complete work packages (work instructions, routing, BOM, etc.) and ensure readiness for production
• Ensure production readiness by validating availability of all required inputs, technical documentation, and execution conditions prior to start
• Translate engineering data into clear, executable work instructions and sequences for production
• Manage material shortages and alternative material processes in coordination with engineering and procurement
• Support production planning by aligning labor, equipment, and execution sequences
• Act as a key interface between production, procurement, warehouse, quality, and engineering teams
• Collect and evaluate shopfloor feedback and implement necessary revisions to work packages
• Report issues encountered in work preparation processes and propose improvements
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and classification society rules

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Preferably 2–5 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or shipbuilding processes
• Knowledge of work order and material management (preferably in SAP or similar ERP systems)
• Ability to work across multiple disciplines (engineering, production, and supply chain) with a flexible and hands‑on mindset
• Familiarity with material planning (MRP) and inventory management processes
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong planning and organizational skills
• Good command of English
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team

Based in or willing to relocate to Antalya 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. 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. 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. To set up a Job Alert, please create an account by clicking on the 'Sign In' option located in the top right corner of the page.