Position description Category R&D - Engineer B
Job title Mechanical Engineer Design R&D
Contract type Permanent
Quotegiver Mike van Wingerden
About the position As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Huisman, you have the opportunity to create creative, innovative designs for mechanical components, steel structures, and complex installations. You play a crucial role in delivering turn-key projects that are fully designed and built in-house.
- You are the one who creates the design.
- You independently develop complete mechanical designs.
- You translate functional requirements into practical, efficient, and intelligent solutions.
You follow your design from concept through to production, a unique opportunity!
We offer an international, innovative working environment where quality, creativity, and entrepreneurship are central. You will have ample opportunities to grow within the organisation or to further specialise in your field.
What do we expect of you? You contribute to project innovations and the further development of our engineering capabilities. You design the mechanical components that form the heart of our systems.
Your responsibilities:
- Independently developing and elaborating basic and detailed designs of steel structures, mechanical components, and mechanisms.
- Performing structural calculations and basic FEM analyses to support your designs.
- Taking into account manufacturability, cost, material selection, production processes, and assembly.
- Creating, checking, and revising drawings for both design and production purposes.
- Ensuring your design integrates seamlessly within the overall environment and system design.
- Developing alternative design solutions in case of production or assembly issues.
- Coordinating with procurement, suppliers, and other disciplines regarding component and interface specifications.
- Contributing ideas for the optimisation of existing designs and supporting innovation efforts.
- Delivering your design to the structural engineer, who further optimises it in consultation and collaboration with you.
In short: you create designs that others can build upon.
Wondering if you are 'equipped for impact'? You are:
- Creative, innovative, and proactive.
- Strong in communication.
- A team player who also performs well independently.
- Solution-oriented, flexible, and detail-oriented.
- Able to switch quickly in a dynamic project environment.
You have:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Dutch and English both written and spoken on a professional level
- 2-5 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer within the offshore or maritime sector, or in the heavy steel industry.
- A passion for complex mechanical systems and design.
- The ability to prioritise in a technically challenging environment.
- Experience with AutoCAD and Inventor is an advantage.
Some practical things we need you to have - An EU passport/valid work permit for The Netherlands;
- A good command of the Dutch and English language verbally and in writing.
What do we have to offer?- Think big and make big, all in one location. At Huisman Schiedam, both our office and production facilities are based on a single site.
- An open, informal and no-nonsense culture with short lines of communication.
- An international working environment with ample opportunities for career progression and personal development.
- An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and qualifications.
- A minimum of 29 holiday days (based on full-time employment) with the option to purchase an additional 10 days.
- Participation in a collective pension scheme in line with the Wtp.
- Eligibility for a bonus scheme.
- Access to collective health insurance, with Huisman contributing as your employer.
- Take advantage of tax benefits through our bicycle scheme.
- Huisman organises sporting activities, such as a ski trip, as well as various social events, including large-scale company parties where colleagues come together and get to know each other better.
Number of hours 40
Worktime factor Full-time
Custom section 1 More about Huisman We design and produce in-house and deliver our turn-key products to clients worldwide. Our clients choose us for our entrepreneurial spirit, skills, reliability, and innovative solutions. Examples? Consider our Leg Encircling Cranes. So, if you join Huisman make sure you are equipped for impact. In other words, surprise us, our clients and... yourself!
Recruiter [email protected] Quote "Engineering excellence starts with collaboration, that's how we innovate and deliver on safety, quality and performance."
Introduction vacancy Do you want to be part of a globally operating team of innovators? Do you also think bigger than big? And, do you have what it takes to make an impact? Then we might be looking for you. Find out more about our vacancy for a Mechanical Engineer Design.
Position location Location Schiedam, NL
About our organisation We are Huisman. We develop step changing technical solutions and translate these into the design and construction of the largest onshore and offshore installations. For decades, we have been working all over the world for offshore wind, geothermal energy, oil & gas, leisure, civil and port logistics industries.
With our passionate workforce and worldwide production, service & sales facilities we are equipped for impact in these times of energy transition.
Does this sound like you? Apply online for the position of Mechanical Engineer Design by using the application form at the bottom of this page. We are curious to see what kind of impact you will make.
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Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies:
We don't accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered by Huisman. Applications received are property of Huisman. We don't appreciate acquisition and this also applies to Huisman colleagues or associated Huisman companies.
Candidate criteria Minimum level of education required Bachelor (HBO) / Master (WO)
Career level Professional
Requester Position start date 22/04/2026
Custom section 2 meta-description We are Huisman. We develop step changing technical solutions and translate these into the design and construction of the largest onshore and offshore installations. For decades, we have been working all over the world for offshore wind, geothermal energy, oil & gas, leisure, civil and port logistics industries.
With our passionate workforce and worldwide production, service & sales facilities we are equipped for impact in these times of energy transition.