Key Skills

Job Description

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family. About Us Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty? THE ROLE As a QC Inspector Composites at Damen Naval, you play a key role in safeguarding and continuously improving the quality of high-end composite structures for complex naval projects. You will focus on the composite masts and deckhouses built for Damen Naval’s frigate programmes, working closely with subcontractors, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, project teams and the customer. You will coordinate and monitor quality activities throughout construction, final assembly and outfitting. By identifying quality issues, supporting inspections, reviewing repairs and structural modifications, and driving improvements in project-specific quality processes, you help ensure that quality requirements are consistently met and that mission-critical naval products are delivered to the highest standards. Key Accountabilities In this role, your responsibilities will include: Coordinating and monitoring quality assurance activities throughout the construction and assembly of composite masts and deckhouses. Supporting and advising on quality inspections at our subcontractor and at Damen Naval during final assembly and outfitting. Monitoring, documenting and reporting quality progress, inspections, remarks and non-conformities, both internally and externally. Reviewing quality issues, repairs and structural modifications in close cooperation with Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. Participating in composite-related technical and project meetings with internal stakeholders, subcontractors and the customer. Identifying opportunities to improve project-specific quality processes and procedures and supporting their implementation. Promoting a strong quality mindset and ensuring that applicable quality standards, processes and procedures are consistently applied. Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, preferably Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Maritime Technology or Shipbuilding, combined with 5–7 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience. Experience in quality assurance within a large manufacturing environment, preferably within shipbuilding or naval shipbuilding. Knowledge of quality management principles, processes and procedures and experience applying these in a project environment. Experience with manufacturing techniques and processes, preferably related to composite structures or naval shipbuilding. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, subcontractors and customers. Good command of the English language, both written and verbal. Knowledge of Dutch is preferred. Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process. 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 kilometer. 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 include a bicycle plan and company fitness. Other 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 full-time work. Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours). Notice period / possible starting date. 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 +31 118 485 000. 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.

Core Responsibilities

You will coordinate and monitor quality assurance activities for composite masts and deckhouses throughout construction and assembly. This involves collaborating with engineering teams, subcontractors, and customers to ensure all naval products meet high-end quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant technical field such as Marine or Mechanical Engineering. You should possess several years of experience in quality assurance within a large manufacturing or shipbuilding environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Holiday pay
• 27 holidays
• 13 ADV days
• Travel allowance
• PME-pension arrangement
• Profit sharing
• Work from home flexibility
• Bicycle plan
• Company fitness