Manufacturing Process Engineer

Offshore Wind Ltd; Nederland (TX); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 8% holiday pay

27 holidays and 13 ADV days

23 cents per kilometre travel allowance

PME-pension arrangement with 60% employer contribution

Profit sharing

Flexibility to work from home

Bicycle plan and company fitness

Company fitness

Job summary

A leading naval shipbuilding company in Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for critical naval projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex manufacturing, proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and a relevant technical degree. This role requires excellent collaboration skills and a strong ability to identify risks and implement improvements. Candidates must have permanent EU citizenship due to the nature of the projects. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and optimizing complex manufacturing processes, ideally in shipbuilding or related heavy industry.
• Proficient in applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Good collaboration and communication skills.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.
• Fluency in English required.
• Permanent EU citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes for naval projects.
• Optimize existing manufacturing processes for productivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to ensure seamless production.
• Identify process risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead process improvements using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Document comprehensive manufacturing processes and best practices.

Skills

Manufacturing process optimization

Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Collaboration and communication

Risk identification and mitigation

Technical documentation

Regulatory compliance

Technical degree (Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering)

Education

Relevant technical degree

Job description

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

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 the Manufacturing Process Engineer at Damen Naval, you will be at the forefront of developing and optimizing efficient manufacturing processes for our critical naval projects. Your work will directly influence production efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and the overall quality of our vessels. Collaborating closely with Operations and Engineering teams, you will play a key role in enhancing the manufacturability of our designs and driving continuous improvement initiatives through your expertise in process optimization.

Key accountabilities

• Design, develop, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for critical naval components and shipbuilding projects.
• Optimize existing manufacturing processes to achieve tangible increases in productivity, significant cost reductions, and elevated overall product quality.
• Collaborate seamlessly with Operations and Engineering to ensure a high-performing, integrated end-to-end process from design to final manufacturing.
• Proactively identify manufacturing process risks and architect robust mitigation strategies to safeguard production and ensure project success.
• Lead the identification of inefficiencies and quality deviations in production, then implement impactful process improvements using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous excellence.
• Establish and meticulously document comprehensive manufacturing processes and best practices, ensuring invaluable knowledge retention and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills & experience

• Experience in developing and optimizing complex manufacturing processes, ideally in shipbuilding or related heavy industry, with a proven record of tangible improvements.
• Proficient in applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies and implement effective process improvements.
• Good collaboration and communication skills to effectively partner with Operations, Engineering, and other departments, ensuring seamless production flow.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate potential manufacturing risks, coupled with experience in documenting processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Relevant technical degree (Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering) and fluency in English.
• 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.

Application & information

Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

• Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
• Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).

For more information about this vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via [phone].

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non‑EU passport or nationality.

A pre‑employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.