Integration Engineer Interior

Job summary

Tasks: develop technical specifications and ensure the successful engineering, subcontracting, and integration of joinery systems for accommodation and technical spaces

Projects: complex naval shipbuilding

Company: naval shipbuilder, part of global shipbuilding group

Main requirements: experience with maritime joinery engineering, technical specifications, and integration

Your opportunity

As a (Senior) Integration Engineer Interior (interim), you will be responsible for the technical engineering and integration of joinery systems within the accommodation and technical spaces of complex naval vessels. Your main focus will be on translating customer and design requirements into functional and detailed technical specifications, ensuring that joinery works can be successfully subcontracted, engineered, and integrated into the overall ship design.

You will work closely with suppliers, procurement, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure that materials, technical solutions, and installation requirements meet project specifications and quality standards. From preparing subcontracting documentation to supporting Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and resolving technical issues during production, you will contribute to the successful delivery of the vessel's interior systems.

This position combines technical specification engineering, supplier coordination, and system integration, rather than focusing primarily on the aesthetic design of interiors.

What you will do

• Develop functional and detailed technical specifications for accommodation and technical space joinery, translating customer requirements into compliant engineering solutions
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to support the selection of suitable suppliers, materials, and insulation solutions
• Coordinate the technical integration of joinery works with other engineering disciplines and ship systems, identifying and resolving potential design conflicts
• Support quality inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), verifying that subcontracted joinery works meet applicable specifications and standards
• Provide technical support to production teams, addressing engineering and installation challenges throughout the project
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including technical specifications, design changes, and project progress
• Contribute to continuous improvement, applying relevant industry developments and best practices in joinery engineering

Where you will work

This close client of ours is the leading Dutch developer and builder of marine defense systems. With a strong engineering and yard team, they are delivering world-class complex naval ships to navies around the world. In the current geopolitical climate, the organization is expanding significantly and providing excellent opportunities for professional growth.

• New technologies galore: state-of-the-art naval technology, digital twinning, virtual reality, and more!• Well-established shipyard with a long-lasting track record, part of a global shipbuilding group• Excellent market outlook: order book filled way into the 2030s and still more projects expected• Cooperating with knowledgeable colleagues, learning and sharing insights

What you already have

• Experience as a Technical Specification Engineer or in a similar role, focusing on joinery works within the maritime industry
• BSc degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil Architecture, or a related discipline
• In-depth knowledge of joinery materials, engineering techniques, and relevant industry standards
• Proficiency in CAD software for technical drawings and specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical information
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Full professional fluency in English; knowledge of German is a significant advantage
• EU citizenship and a valid passport, required due to the military nature of the projects

Your benefits

• 40 paid holidays per year for excellent work-life balance• Salary based on expertise starting from 45K gross per year• Covered commuting and interviewing costs• Business Travel Insurance• Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break• Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers.• Housing search support and registration are provided by Van Storm