Job description

Our client is a Dutch shipbuilder of navy vessels, with customers all over the world. For their office in Vlissingen, we are looking for a Technical Subcontract Manager Mechanical Systems (Project Based).

The role
As Technical Subcontract Manager Mechanical Systems you will be coordinating and managing within the project all the technical and process activities for large subcontracted systems. These could be for example the propulsion system covering main engines, gearboxes, propeller & shafting, and propulsion control systems. This includes activities related to the definition, procurement, engineering, interfacing, installation, verification, and acceptance of the relevant systems for large design and build projects. This to achieve a successful integration of the various systems for the developed ships and optionally the related land-based facilities that we deliver to the customer.
 
Key accountabilities

• Coordinate and align the various internal stakeholders with technical aspects and processes such as engineering, purchasing, quality, etc.
• Ensure that there is a proper integration with the subcontractors (suppliers) regarding these topics.
• Coordinate and facilitate the subcontractor contribution to the project during preparation and execution phases.
• Take ownership of the assigned subcontracts for the project to drive and attain targeted results within the set project constraints for schedule, quality, and cost.
• Ensures that engineers reach full compliance with all applicable requirements and specifications.
• Organise and/or participate in project reviews with all relevant parties.
• Secure planning, execution and synchronisation of project activities related to all deliverables and obligations of the subcontractor, ensuring the proper integration of the related system.
• Participate during contractual milestones, tests, and trials, such as FAT’s, HAT’s, and SAT’s
• Assist the warranty authority on all warranty queries and issues that have been identified in relation to the subcontractor.
• Support project and proposal evaluations and subcontract evaluations on all aspects, including cost benefit analyses.

Job requirements

• Bachelor and/or Master degree preferable in Engineering or Mechanical engineering.
• At least three years’ experience in hands-on acting with engineers, suppliers and subcontractors’ staff, and project and program managers in (naval) shipbuilding or a related industry.
• Hands-on experience in manufacture and subcontract management of complex systems.
• Experience in Project Management and related skills and with working in complex project environments.
• Good command of the Dutch & English language both written and verbal.
• Bsc degree in naval architecture, mechanical engineering or another relevant technical study, or Vocational education with extensive experience
• Fluent Dutch / German / English language skills
• Due to the military nature of the projects, applicants from outside the EU will not be considered
• A background check will be part of the selection procedure

Our offer

• Salary depending on experience
• Annual leave: 27 days plus 13 days ADV
• Travel costs: € 10 per month for the first 10 km, then € 0.19 per km
• Pension benefit: employer 50% and employee 50%