Job Title: Shipbuilding Design Engineer
Location: Netherlands
Salary: To be discussed in the Interview
Vacancy Type: Full-Time
Closing date for applications: End Dec 2024
Non- negotiable qualifications and experience required: - Location Requirement: Candidates should either be South African residents currently living in the Netherlands or South Africans willing to relocate to the Netherlands.
- Education: Bachelors degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience: 1 - 10 years of experience in shipbuilding design, with expertise in one or more disciplines (structural, mechanical, electrical, piping).
- Languages: Fluent in Afrikaans.
Beneficial requirements: - Skills:
- Proficiency in shipbuilding design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, NAPA, or other industry-specific tools).
- Solid understanding of shipbuilding materials, construction techniques, and maritime regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Personal Skills: Excellent teamwork and communication abilities, proactive problem-solving, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Design and develop structural, mechanical, electrical, or piping systems for shipbuilding projects.
- Ensure that designs comply with international maritime regulations, safety standards, and customer specifications.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including naval architects, structural engineers, and project managers.
- Perform calculations and simulations to ensure the integrity and performance of ship structures and systems.
- Prepare technical documentation, drawings, and reports as per project requirements.
- Provide technical support during the construction phase and resolve any design-related issues.
By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm: 1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.
PLEASE NOTE: Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
