Productspecialist

Product Specialist BeaverThe Beaver series is more than a product line. It is the benchmark in standard cutter suction dredgers and one of the most iconic products in the dredging industry. Built on decades of experience, Beaver stands for quality, reliability, innovation and standardisation.We are looking for an experienced Product Specialist Beaver who will take technical ownership of this unique product line and act as the crucial link between Product Management and Engineering.This is a technical engineering role. We are specifically looking for someone with a strong background in mechanical, maritime, marine or a comparable engineering discipline. An IT or software background does not match the technical scope of this position. Fluency in Dutch is required.Your roleAs Product Specialist Beaver, you are the technical expert for the Beaver series. You safeguard the technical product definition and drive the controlled development and continuous improvement of the product.You look beyond individual engineering disciplines and understand how technical decisions affect the complete product, from engineering and production to procurement, services and lifecycle costs.You will:Own and maintain technical product specifications, standard options and product documentation.Safeguard the Beaver® standard throughout concept, basic and detail engineering.Translate product requirements into clear technical specifications and engineering work packages.Support the Product Manager and act as a technical sparring partner for Engineering.Connect Engineering with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Services and Quality.Manage and prioritise the technical improvement backlog and product logbook.Lead technical product modifications from analysis and engineering through design review and implementation.Assess technical changes in terms of safety, performance, quality, manufacturability, maintainability, cost, standardisation and modularity.Ensure improvements and lessons learned are incorporated into the product standard.Proactively safeguard, share and further develop company-wide knowledge of the Beaver® series.Your profileWe are looking for someone with solid engineering experience, strong technical insight and a genuine product mindset. You are comfortable working across different engineering disciplines and can translate complex technical challenges into practical solutions.You bring:A technical bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Marine Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.At least 4 years of relevant engineering experience in a technical environment.Experience with dredging-related products or equipment. This is essential.Experience in both basic and detail engineering.The ability to oversee multidisciplinary engineering challenges and understand the bigger technical picture.A strong understanding of standardisation, product structures and technical documentation.A proactive, structured and hands-on approach.Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge technical decisions and bring different disciplines together.Fluency in Dutch.And perhaps most importantly: when someone starts talking about Beavers, engineering and dredging, your eyes light up.Why this role?As Product Specialist Beaver, you work at the intersection of product strategy, engineering and operations. Rather than focusing on a single component or discipline, you influence how the complete Beaver® platform develops.Your expertise will directly contribute to keeping one of the world's leading standard cutter suction dredger series reliable, competitive, standardised and ready for the future.Royal IHC offers you: A salary between €5263 and €8565 gross per month, plus 8% holiday allowance.Plenty of time off: 40 vacation days for a full-time position, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.A profit-sharing scheme that lets you share in Royal IHC’s success.Flexible working: A home office allowance of €2.45 per day + a one-time payment of €750 to set up your workspace.Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer for the days you commute to the office.A solid pension plan through PME.Room to grow: Numerous internal career opportunities and a training budget + access to our IHC Academy to support your development.Health and energy: Unlimited access to our in-house gym (in exchange for the sustainable employability day).Royal IHC takes care of things you’d rather not worry about, but that are still important—such as disability insurance, partner pension, and the option to have additional healthcare costs reimbursed through our Social Fund.