Integration Engineer Valves and Fittings

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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 Integration Engineer Valves and Fittings, you will be the key expert responsible for the selection, integration, and validation of valve and fitting systems on our naval vessels. Did you know that that piping systems of a naval vessel consist of more than 5000 valves and fittings?

As Integration Engineer Valves and Fittings, you will collaborate closely with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors from proposal to delivery, enhancing system performance, reliability, and compliance with strict requirements.
 

Key Accountabilities

As Integration Engineer Valves and Fittings your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and define system concepts and select optimal valve and fitting configurations during project engineering phases
• Participate in multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Prepare and review technical specifications for suppliers and subcontractors
• Evaluate quotations and ensure supplier deliverables
• Collect and review the provided engineering data from suppliers and make sure these are available for the different engineering teams.
• Conduct technical integration reviews and testing, focusing on valve and fitting interfaces
• Identifies shortcomings or improvements for integration of the delivered components into the design and other systems in close cooperation with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Drive continuous integration improvements through validation, testing, and optimisation
• Occasionally support factory acceptance testing (FAT), installation, and commissioning (including HAT/SAT)
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers, clients, and regulatory bodies
• Share expertise by coaching colleagues and promoting knowledge transfer
• Skills & experience
• For the position of Integration Engineer Valves and Fittings is looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
• MTS or HTS degree in Mechanical, Marine, or related technical field
• Thorough knowledge of piping, system integration, and regulations
• Experience with valves and fittings in marine or offshore projects
• Result-oriented with effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English and Dutch is a plus
• Experience with CAD tools such as Cadmatic and 3DExperience (Catia) is a plus
• Ability to work in the Damen Naval location in Vlissingen, The Netherlands.
• 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 (also) a non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible given the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.
• What we offer
• At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:
• 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 of Integration Engineer Valves and Fittings, please submit your application including 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).
• Notice period / possible starting date. 

For more information about the vacancy of  Integration Engineer Valves and Fittings or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000.

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. #LI-DNS1