Mechanical engineer as systems engineer/design engineer in defence shipbuilding (m/f/d) - English version

Your position in our crew

The ‘Design: Mechanical Engineering’ department at NVL covers several disciplines:

• The ‘Drive Systems, Manoeuvring Systems’ group deals with the development of drive concepts.
• The ‘Engine Room, Coordination’ group is responsible for the installation of engine rooms and adjacent technical rooms.
• The ‘Ship Operating Systems’ group is responsible for the design of various pipe systems and associated equipment.

Your tasks at a glance:

• In shipbuilding, successful interaction between the various trades is essential. Your important role here is the holistic management, coordination and supervision of the design of assemblies.
• It goes without saying that you will accompany the procurement process, construction, testing and
• handover of the systems and equipment from a technical perspective and will therefore be involved in every phase of the project.
• Your key to success: effective cooperation with other design departments, manufacturing trades, subcontractors and customers – across locations and national borders.
• Last but not least, you will manage the flow of information and coordination with neighbouring coordinators and system owners within the department as well as with other departments.

What’s in your kitbag

• Completed degree in mechanical engineering, marine engineering, supply engineering, plant engineering or a comparable course of study, alternatively further training as a technician
• Several years of experience, ideally many years, in a comparable position
• You are able to answer technical questions confidently in English
• Confident use of MS Office, 3D CAD systems (preferably Siemens NX) and product lifecycle management systems (Siemens Teamcenter)
• Confidence – even in turbulent times – and a wealth of ideas when it comes to finding solutions
• Organisational skills, quick comprehension and enjoyment of familiarising yourself with new topics and driving continuous improvement as a communicative team player
• Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 5%)

At the NVL we rely on a storm-proven crew in which everyone can rely on each other. That is why we promote a working environment that invites you to stay and offer anchor opportunities such as exciting development opportunities. Of course we will accompany you on your way with us with targeted personnel development measures, which we would be happy to tell you about in a personal conversation.

Would you like to set sails with us? Then we look forward to receiving your online application in english, including your salary expectations and your potential starting date.

For more information please reach out to
NVL B.V. & Co. KG
Human Resources

Kim Scholte
Tel. : +49 421 6604 1632

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