Production Planning Engineer - Shipbuilding

About the role

Damen is looking for a Production Planning Engineer to prepare and maintain detailed production plans for shipbuilding projects, covering hull construction, outfitting, piping, mechanical, HVAC, insulation, testing and commissioning. The role works closely with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse and Project Management teams and supports planning for testing, commissioning, sea trials and vessel delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and update detailed production plans covering all shipbuilding activities.
• Develop daily, weekly and monthly production schedules aligned with project plans and milestones.
• Monitor planned versus actual progress, identify deviations and report delays and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate workforce, capacity, material and equipment requirements.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and work packages, and follow up on engineering documentation, materials and equipment availability.
• Coordinate planning across departments and monitor supplier and subcontractor delivery schedules.
• Conduct regular progress reviews, coordinate corrective actions and evaluate the impact of design changes and project revisions.
• Prepare progress reports, capacity analyses and planning performance updates, and support planning for testing, commissioning, sea trials and delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning accuracy, productivity and resource efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in the shipbuilding industry, preferably in production planning or shipbuilding production; applicants without shipbuilding experience will not be considered.
• Good knowledge of shipbuilding construction and outfitting processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, project specifications and production schedules.
• Experience in production planning, progress monitoring, resource coordination and reporting.
• Strong analytical, planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, with effective communication and cross-functional coordination.
• Very good command of English.
• Based in Antalya or willing to relocate, and willing to work actively in a shipyard production environment.
• No outstanding military service obligations for male candidates.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of project planning software is an advantage.

Candidates should apply through the online application form; applications sent by email are not accepted due to GDPR.