Approval Engineer

Approval Engineer – Maritime Propulsion & Steering
Location: Hamburg, Germany | Business: Maritime | Position type:
Full Time Contract type: Permanent Employee | Job ID: 4564 Apply
> About us We are the independent expert in assurance and risk
management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and
the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders
with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be
made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world\’s
most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance
safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and
invent solutions to tackle global transformations. About Maritime
We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our
customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel
types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer
services in testing, certification, training, and technical
advisory through the energy value chain. That means we\’re
continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and
solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today
and tomorrow. About the role The Propulsion & Steering section
is an international team with colleagues in Oslo and Hamburg. As an
Approval Engineer, you\’ll work with ship machinery systems
including propellers, thrusters, reduction gears, steering gears,
shafting systems, and couplings, along with analyses such as
torsional vibration, whirling, and shaft alignment. We collaborate
closely with equipment manufacturers, shipyards, design offices,
and ship owners/managers, ensuring compliance with DNV
classification rules and relevant international regulations. Our
goal is to be a trusted, competent resource-delivering valuable
support to both external customers and DNV teams worldwide. What we
offer Regular working time of 39 hours with flextime account and
home office possibility Yearly profit share scheme – company-based
performance bonus 100% employer-funded pension scheme Yearly review
of individual career plan & development, including an annual
salary review 30 vacation days per year Subsidized public transport
ticket (Deutschlandticket) Voluntary sickness supplement up to 12
months Company Sports & Urban Sports Club Membership Bike
Leasing (JobRad) Discounted meal offers and company canteen
depending on location Other additional benefits – Sabbatical,
Employee Assistance Program, Corporate Benefits DNV is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to
qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race,
national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group,
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,
age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture
and we invite you to be part of this diversity. About you Your
background will typically be bachelor/master\’s in mechanical
engineering and/or marine engineering (with machinery focus) 2-5
years of experience from the maritime industry is preferable but we
also encourage graduates of 2025 to apply You are a self-driven
team player passionate about solving challenges and creating
results Ability to build trust, confidence and respect Flexible,
service-minded and with a positive attitude Honest, open, and
committed to DNV\’s purpose, visions and values Good communication
skills in English, verbally and in writing Benefits Ergonomic
Workplace Sit/stand desks, high-quality adjustable chairs and
balance balls are just a few examples of what ergonomic office
means here. We also make it easier for you to arrange your working
space at home with a desk grant. Mental Health Support You\’ll have
access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as part of our
strategic health management and wider workplace health support.
Mentoring Programs You\’ll have access to our mentoring courses and
networking opportunities that address specific needs and help
everyone develop their skills: from female mentoring initiatives to
leadership development programs. Public Transport You\’ll be offered
a \“Deutschlandticket\“ to make public transport a more viable
commuting option. Shape Your Career We support you in exploring
different career opportunities or shifting between teams or
locations, so that you can shape your career according to what you
find motivating. We dare, and so can you. Profit Share You\’ll be
part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in
our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be
part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on
our year-end results. Jobrad You\’ll have the opportunity to lease
up to 2 bicycles as part of our JobRad program, financed through
deferred compensation. Thus, you\’ll support DNV\’s goal of reducing
our environmental footprint. Urban sports club You\’ll have access
to our fitness cooperation with Urban Sports Club as part of DNV\’s
health management. This means that you benefit from an exclusive
discount on the use of a wide range of sports and wellness
activities whenever and wherever you want. Pension Schemes We care
about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and
retirement benefits to reflect our caring values. Annual Leave
You\’ll be entitled to 30 days annual leave a year and special leave
can be granted for moving, compassionate leave and special events
such charitable activities, weddings, and funerals. Hybrid Work
Model We work in a hybrid model (three days from the office) and
have flexible starting hours. This means you can fit your work and
life together in a way that works for you. Please apply with a CV
and cover letter written in English. We are looking forward to
receiving your application We will review applications and conduct
interviews on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you not to wait
until deadline to apply for the position. Application deadline :
16th July 2025 \“Please note that we cannot proceed to the interview
stage without the following documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV);
Cover- /Motivation Letter; University Diplomas & Transcripts;
Reference Letter(s). All documents shall preferably be submitted in
English. Please provide them at your earliest convenience to ensure
a smooth and timely assessment process. Your cooperation in this
matter is greatly appreciated.\“ Apply > DNV |
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