Design proposal engineer Vacatures

Over de vacature

Overview

As Design & Proposal Engineer in Damen's Defense & Security Product Group, you translate customer needs into technically feasible vessel concepts and compelling proposals. You collaborate with Sales, Tender Management, Product Specialists and engineering stakeholders to craft ship designs, specifications, scope, cost inputs and delivery-time estimates during tender phases. You help shape competitive, engineering-driven bids and, depending on experience, may lead concept development or optimize existing designs. This role offers growth across international, multidisciplinary teams and a chance to impact complex government-vessel opportunities.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden / Benefits

• salary in line with Metalektro collective agreement
• dynamic international environment
• 27 vacation days plus 13 ADV days
• Damen Academy for professional development
• social network and events within Damen Group
• pension scheme participation

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Translate customer, market and tender requirements into vessel concepts and proposal designs in line with Damen standards
• Prepare and maintain ship designs, technical specifications, scope descriptions, assumptions, exclusions and proposal documentation
• Calculate cost price elements, assess technical feasibility and provide input on delivery time, planning and commercial decisions
• Support Sales and Tender Management with technical input, presentations, clarifications and proposal reviews during bidding
• Collaborate with Product Specialists, Research, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Services and other stakeholders to develop complete proposals
• Optimize standard and customer-specific designs to improve quality, reliability, functionality, competitiveness and manufacturability
• Identify technical risks, interfaces, deviations and trade-offs for internal decisions and customer discussions
• Contribute to proposal handovers, lessons learned, product improvements and standardization of the portfolio
• Ensure proposal activities adhere to Damen governance, HSSEQ, ethics, export-control, compliance and approval processes

Belangrijkste vereisten

• A completed technical education, preferably in Shipbuilding, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or a comparable discipline

• Experience in ship design, naval architecture, proposal engineering, product development or similar technical environment

• Open to junior, medior and senior candidates

• Affinity with complex vessels, defense and security markets, governmental customers and engineering-to-order projects

• Good understanding of customer requirements, technical trade-offs, design standards, cost awareness and proposal processes

• Experience with ship design tools; knowledge of 2D and/or 3D design tools is an advantage

• Ability to couple technical accuracy with commercial awareness and customer focus

• Strong English communication skills; Dutch is an advantage

• Structured, proactive and collaborative mindset; ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders

• Willingness to travel occasionally

• customer-oriented

• structured

• proactive

• ship design tools (2D/3D)

• cost estimation and planning

• technical feasibility assessment

Over de vacature

Overview

As Product Specialist Defense & Security you own and develop an assigned product segment within Damen's defense portfolio, translating market needs into standardized, feasible solutions. You lead the Design & Proposal Engineers to deliver technically sound and commercially relevant proposals, while aligning with product baselines and governance. Your work interfaces with Sales, Tender Management, Engineering and management to support timely, quality outcomes. You drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with Damen standards and export controls. This role combines technical depth with strategic portfolio leadership in an international, multidisciplinary setting.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden / Benefits

• competitive salary aligned to Metalektro collective agreement
• dynamic international work environment
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days
• Damen Academy for development
• pension scheme
• travel expense reimbursement

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Own and manage the assigned product portfolio segment, including baselines, reference designs, and roadmap development
• Translate market developments and customer feedback into product improvements and priorities
• Maintain standards and configuration control, balancing standardization with customer flexibility
• Safeguard product philosophy; prevent deviations from eroding the approved baseline
• Oversee preparation and delivery of technical proposals with Sales, Tender Management and engineering
• Own technical proposal quality, ensuring consistency with product standards and sign-off readiness
• Advise on product fit, feasibility, bid/no-bid decisions, and standard vs. custom solutions
• Lead and manage the Design & Proposal Engineers, including objective setting and workload planning
• Support recruitment, onboarding, knowledge transfer and retention of the team
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and updating standards, templates, baselines, and ways of working
• Ensure activities comply with Damen governance, HSSEQ, ethics, export-control, and approvals

Belangrijkste vereisten

• Academic level in Shipbuilding, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or comparable technical discipline

• 10+ years in shipbuilding, naval architecture, marine engineering, or related complex environment

• Strong understanding of ship design, customer requirements, and standardization principles

• Experience with business development, Sales support and tender processes, preferably in defense/export

• Ability to act as product authority and translate knowledge into product decisions

• Experience in leading/coaching technical or proposal teams; people management preferred

• Ability to manage workload across tenders, product development, and improvement work

• Strong stakeholder management across multiple locations (Gorinchem, Vlissingen, Abu Dhabi)

• Excellent English communication; Dutch advantageous

• Willingness to travel to customers, shipyards and Damen locations

• Leadership

• Stakeholder management

• Clear communication

• Ship design principles

• Configuration control and standardization

• Proposal development and tender processes

Over de vacature

Overview

In this role you coordinate and craft high-quality proposals to help Fluor win new business across diverse markets. You'll work with cross-functional teams to translate client requirements into strategic, compliant documents and compelling visuals. You contribute to win themes and client-focused positioning while maintaining brand standards and governance. This position offers the chance to shape pursuit strategies in a global, collaborative environment that values initiative and clarity.

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Coordinate development of proposals, qualification documents, client presentations, and marketing materials
• Translate client requirements into proposal strategies, compliance matrices, outlines, and templates
• Develop proposal schedules, manage resources and deadlines, track actions
• Collaborate with Proposal Managers and business development to create compelling, compliant proposals
• Contribute to win themes and client-focused messaging to strengthen Fluor's competitive position
• Support pursuit planning, capture activities, and strategic growth initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve content quality, efficiency, and win probability
• Coordinate, edit, and proofread inputs from technical experts for clarity and persuasiveness
• Participate in strategy sessions, kick-offs, and reviews
• Create professional and visually engaging proposals and marketing materials
• Collaborate across lines, departments, and offices to ensure branding and governance compliance
• Support Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability policies

Belangrijkste vereisten

• Four-year degree or global equivalent in Marketing, Communications, English, Business, Design, or related field with at least four years of related experience

• Experience developing proposals, tenders, bids, or related documents in engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy, or professional services

• Excellent written and verbal English communication with strong editing and content development abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with ability to manage multiple contributors and deadlines

• Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels and collaborating in international, multidisciplinary teams

• Interest in strategic business development, client engagement, and pursuit support activities

• strong communication

• attention to detail

• collaboration

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Adobe InDesign

Over de vacature

Overview

In this role you coordinate and craft high-quality proposals to help Fluor win new business across diverse markets. You'll work with cross-functional teams to translate client requirements into strategic, compliant documents and compelling visuals. You contribute to win themes and client-focused positioning while maintaining brand standards and governance. This position offers the chance to shape pursuit strategies in a global, collaborative environment that values initiative and clarity.

Verantwoordelijkheden

• Coordinate development of proposals, qualification documents, client presentations, and marketing materials
• Translate client requirements into proposal strategies, compliance matrices, outlines, and templates
• Develop proposal schedules, manage resources and deadlines, track actions
• Collaborate with Proposal Managers and business development to create compelling, compliant proposals
• Contribute to win themes and client-focused messaging to strengthen Fluor's competitive position
• Support pursuit planning, capture activities, and strategic growth initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve content quality, efficiency, and win probability
• Coordinate, edit, and proofread inputs from technical experts for clarity and persuasiveness
• Participate in strategy sessions, kick-offs, and reviews
• Create professional and visually engaging proposals and marketing materials
• Collaborate across lines, departments, and offices to ensure branding and governance compliance
• Support Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability policies

Belangrijkste vereisten

• Four-year degree or global equivalent in Marketing, Communications, English, Business, Design, or related field with at least four years of related experience

• Experience developing proposals, tenders, bids, or related documents in engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy, or professional services

• Excellent written and verbal English communication with strong editing and content development abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with ability to manage multiple contributors and deadlines

• Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels and collaborating in international, multidisciplinary teams

• Interest in strategic business development, client engagement, and pursuit support activities

• strong communication

• attention to detail

• collaboration

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Adobe InDesign