Job Preparation Engineer

Job Preparation Engineer

Damen Shipyards Group has been in operation for over ninety years and offers maritime solutions worldwide, through design, construction, conversion and repair of ships and ship components. By integrating systems, Damen creates innovative, high-quality platforms, which provide our customers with maximum added value.

The Group's core values are fellowship, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and stewardship whereas its goal is to become the world's most sustainable shipbuilder, via digitalization, standardization and serial construction of its vessels and through use of circular materials.

Damen operates 35 shipyards and 20 other companies in 20 countries supported by a worldwide sales and service network. The Group delivers in the region of 100 vessels per year, with a total production value of over 3 billion euros and offers direct employment to approximately 12,500 people.

Since joining the Damen Shipyards Group in 1999, Damen Shipyards Galaţi, currently the group's top exporter of high-end complex vessels, has developed into a highly efficient production yard with significant output. Its expertise and closely managed supply chain have been behind some of Damen's most important deliveries to date, fully illustrating the group's diverse product portfolio.

As a Job Preparation Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and accurate preparation of shipbuilding production activities. You will be responsible for preparing technical documentation, defining production workflows, allocating materials, and providing technical support to the production teams.

Key accountabilities include:

• Prepare pipe spool drawings and documentation using SpoolFab.
• Define execution plans and production workflows to ensure efficient fabrication.
• Calculate and allocate materials in the ERP system (IFS) according to production requirements.
• Create routing and Shop Orders for the production workshops and ensure material certification.
• Analyze and manage material stocks to maintain smooth production flow.
• Issue material deviations within the established limits of competence.
• Provide technical assistance to production departments for resolving design or execution issues.
• Analyze and propose solutions for technical problems encountered during ship construction.
• Ensure that all documentation is properly controlled, recorded, and distributed according to Damen's Quality Management System procedures.
• Monitor compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities by identifying and implementing optimization measures.

Skills & experience include:

• University degree in Engineering – preferably in Shipbuilding or another technical field.
• Relevant professional experience in a technical role within shipbuilding or other complex industrial projects.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (IFS), MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), AutoCAD/DraftSight, and SpoolFab.
• Good understanding of shipyard production processes, technical documentation, and material flow.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach.
• Intermediate level of English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with capacity to collaborate across departments.
• Flexibility, adaptability to changing tasks, and a proactive attitude.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

What we offer includes:

• The opportunity to work for a global leader in the shipbuilding industry.
• Exposure to complex and innovative international projects.
• A professional, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
• Continuous training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Safe and modern working conditions, both in office and on board vessels.