Propulsion Engineer New Energy

Methanol Propulsion Engineer

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Damen aims to become the world's most sustainable and digitally connected shipyard. The RD&I department develops and implements the technology and know-how to achieve these ambitions. We actively assist the business in creating an innovative product portfolio and provide forward-thinking guidance to improve the quality and performance of Damen's products and services.

We fully understand that the key to our success lies in finding the right person for the job, but we also strongly believe that it does not stop there. That is why we will help you develop your skills and competences to guarantee you are successful in your job. You will work in a very diverse and multicultural group of professionals with a wide variety of backgrounds, but a strong shared interest in technology and a commitment to continuous learning.

The Group Technology Management will be a central knowledge hub within the Damen Group.

The Damen Research, Development and Innovation Department is seeking a Methanol Propulsion Engineer for the Group Technology Management New Energy team.

The Role

The New Energy team is new to Damen RD&I and currently in the forming phase. You will be part of a small and growing diverse and multidisciplinary team of eventually 4-6 propulsion engineers, specialists in their field of expertise. In consultation with other engineers, you will provide expert technical advice related to methanol propulsion system, based on proven solutions and the use of Best Practices and standards.

A methanol propulsion engineer is eager to understand, prevent and solve complex problems and is naturally curious to learn new ways of working. As such, you will collaborate with D&P colleagues, supporting the implementation of the correct propulsion system in ship designs while ensuring the proper application of fundamental principles of relevant technologies. You can be asked to be participating in project teams in the operational phase, from Basic Engineering up to Commissioning and testing, to ensure that the right solution is implemented, based on available knowledge within the organization and based on Best Practices and standards that are applicable.

In addition to the above mentioned activities, you will initiate promoting proven solutions to standards that can be used within the Damen Group. Close collaboration with relevant stakeholders within and outside the Damen group, such as Design & Proposal, Engineering, Services, Production, and Damen Clients and suppliers, is part of your daily work.

Key Accountabilities

In the role of methanol Propulsion Engineer, you will apply your knowledge of methanol systems to provide insights and contribute to the further development of Damen's product range. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the implementation of suitable methanol propulsion engineering principles in ship designs.

You will offer consultative technical advice to business units, guiding them on product functionality, performance, and quality related to methanol propulsion systems and the integration thereof on board. You will have the responsibility to intensively document your knowledge and experience in Best Practice information and add this to the knowledge database.

Within the Damen organisation it's important to have good communication skills in order to build a network. Stakeholder management is an important part of this function. These responsibilities highlight how important your role is in advancing Damen's technological push and pull, contributing to the dynamic and forward-thinking attitude of the Research & Development Department.

Skills & Experience

To excel in the role of Methanol Propulsion Engineer and to fit our team of professionals you preferably possess:

• Minimal a HBO degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience;
• Knowledge and experience of combustion systems and the usage of methanol or other alternatives for regular Diesel;
• A basic understanding of (MB)SE principles to support the ability to design and implement methanol propulsion systems for ships;
• The ability to collaborate effectively with specialists from diverse fields, including mechanics, hydromechanics, and data science;
• The ability to translate executed solutions and experiences into "Best Practices" for usage in (near) future;
• The ability to judge requirements and specifications to outsource the propulsion systems and to assess and judge the delivery of the supplier;
• An independent and flexible attitude;
• Communicative;
• Pro-active attitude;
• A high level of proficiency in English, both verbally and in writing.

These qualifications will not only ensure success in providing expert technical advice but also contribute to the collaborative and innovative culture within Damen's Research & Development Department.

What We Offer

At Damen, we realize the importance of supporting and managing talented people. We hire talented and skilled professionals, but we also understand that we need to continuously invest in talent development. That is why we help you develop new skills and competences. The Damen Academy is at your disposal, but we will also coach and mentor you on the job.

We offer you:

• A competitive package of employment terms (based on our collective labour agreement Metalektro);
• Personal guidance and training, a lot of freedom in choosing how you do your work, varied work and a work environment where your opinion counts;
• A dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation;
• An open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines;
• An active social environment in terms of business culture, events and sports.