Mechanical Systems Engineer

Are you analytical, focused, and motivated? Then the role of Mechanical Systems Engineer is perfect for you! As a Diagram Mechanical Engineer, you design existing and new piping systems on board ships. This is a great opportunity for you to start your career as a Mechanical Engineer.

Your Responsibilities:

• Creating one-line piping diagrams for cooling water, fuel, bilge, and ballast systems, etc..
• Performing necessary calculations such as pressure loss, NPSH, heat balance, and specifying fittings and instrumentation.
• Calculating pipe diameter and thickness.
• Tracking packages versions during the detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Processing individual installation instructions from component suppliers.
• Specifying required components based on construction specifications and standard regulations.
• Procuring valves, fittings, and instrumentation.

You will also draft technical specifications, receive and evaluate quotes, and collaborate with the Procurement Department and Lead Engineers Machinery & Piping to make decisions. Additionally, the Piping Engineer is responsible for inspections by classification societies and/or clients.

Your Profile:

To be eligible for this position, you should have the following:

• A completed degree in Mechanical Engineering or Technician Engineering (another relevant technical study).
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with regulations from classification societies and international authorities
• Awareness of technical developments in the field
• The ability to initiate research and technical advancements
• Experience with (Shipbuilding) engineering is a plus
• Experience with Cadmatic and Teamcenter/IFS is a plus

Please note that only candidates with valid EU work visa will be considered as viable candidates. 

* These requirements give a direction to the profile we are looking. At Royal IHC, we warmly welcome anyone to join us, regardless of their background, disabilities or challenges. For example: research shows that male candidates apply if there is a 60% match and women only when there is a 100% match. Do you not meet all the requirements but do you think that this is the position for you? Then we would like to invite you to apply. 

Royal IHC offers you: 

• A gross monthly salary between € €3.496,- and €4.867,- +8% holiday allowance (based on a fulltime working week).  
• Good work/life balance with 40 vacation days for full-time employment with the option to buy or sell (additional) leave.
• The possibility to work from home with associated expense allowance and/or to perform the work on the basis of flexible working hours (depending on the position).
• An average salary pension scheme in which matters are properly arranged in the event of accidental death, incapacity for work or unemployment.
• Good disability insurance.
• Participation (on a voluntary basis) in the Social Fund, on the basis of which care and related costs are reimbursed that are not covered by your health insurance.
• Discount on VGZ's additional healthcare insurance.  
• A training budget of €1,500 every three years. 
• Unlimited sporting in our own fitness room (in exchange for the sustainable employability day).
• € 0,21 per kilometer commuting allowance.
• A profit-sharing scheme.

In 2042 (when we exist 400 years) Royal IHC will be a fully sustainable company with a net-zero portfolio.

Selection process:

After your application, there will first be a short phone call with the Corporate Recruiter. Subsequently, the selection procedure consists of two rounds of interviews. The first interview will be with the manager and a direct colleague. During the second interview, a manager from a different department and someone from HR will join. If everyone is enthusiastic, a phone call follows to discuss the terms of employment.

About the department:

Engineering shipbuilding is a multidisciplinary group consisting of four key disciplines: Maritime, Mechanical, Electrical, and Mission Equipment. Together, we create comprehensive engineering packages for large custom ships.