Lead Manning & Automation

Join a leading organization in the naval and defence industry, where professionals worldwide collaborate to deliver advanced vessels and cutting-edge maritime systems. By applying the latest technological innovations in practice, we continuously push the boundaries of shipbuilding and automation. You can be part of this dynamic and forward-thinking environment!

As the Lead Technical Specialist - Manning & Automation, you will drive advancements in ship automation to improve operability, support smaller crew sizes, and enhance situational awareness for naval operations.

As a recognized expert, you will coordinate and execute research and technology development projects related to automation, digital twinning, system integration, and decision support systems.

Your expertise will play a key role during the design, proposal, and engineering phases of major shipbuilding projects.

• Leading and coordinating a team of technology specialists throughout research, design, proposal, and engineering phases of shipbuilding projects.
• Providing expert advice in automation and systems engineering to ensure high technical performance of smart ship systems.
• Conducting and supporting verification and validation tests and trials during production and warranty phases.
• Initiating and conceptualizing new automation solutions to meet future operational requirements.
• Advising on project activity planning and manhour budgeting.
• Developing and reviewing functional descriptions, calculations, simulations, technical specifications, and validation protocols.
• Supporting design reviews and contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools.
• Collaborating with subcontractors during basic engineering to define automation design and requirements.
• Specifying, evaluating, developing, and testing integrated mission management solutions.
• Ensuring compatibility and seamless integration of existing hardware and software products.
• Evaluating the technical performance of new technologies during design, engineering, and commissioning.
• Acting as a key technical member of project teams, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Promoting standardized and modularized automation solutions through off-the-shelf integration concepts.
• Providing consultancy for both new builds and existing vessels regarding Manning & Automation strategies.
• Maintaining strong relationships with industry partners, research institutes, and naval stakeholders to advance Manning & Automation projects.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field, with at least five years of professional experience.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of systems for naval vessels or offshore installations.
• Familiarity with agile software development processes (e.g. Scrum).
• Proficiency in functional design of control and monitoring systems.
• Understanding of IT architecture solutions for vessels, including service-oriented and cloud-based systems (virtualization, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Knowledge of recent industrial automation trends, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
• Awareness of classification society rules and regulations is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with research institutes, universities, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Independent, practical, and customer-focused professional with strong communication skills.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.
• Excellent references; a security screening is part of the selection process.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are required. Candidates with EU work visas or dual EU/non-EU nationalities are not eligible due to the military nature of the projects.

We value our employees and support their professional and personal development. The employment package includes:

• A salary between €4.500,- and €6.500,- depending on experience and knowledge
• 8% holiday pay.
• 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of €0,23 per kilometre.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.

Apply today as a Lead Manning & Automation and put your experience into practice!