CMC/ VMC Surveyor (Product Certification Engineer, Machinery & Gear Systems) for West Germany

In this role you certify and verify gearboxes, gear systems and power transmission equipment for marine and offshore use. You work with manufacturers and experts in an international setting, performing inspections, audits and document reviews to ensure compliance. You will be mentored as you handle projects and client relationships, expanding your technical expertise and surveyor qualifications. This position offers a global, collaborative environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

• Perform certification and verification of materials and components with focus on gearboxes, gear systems, and power transmission equipment for marine and offshore applications
• Conduct inspections, audits, and production assessments at manufacturers’ facilities
• Review technical documentation, manufacturing processes, material documentation, and test results against certification requirements
• Support certification and inspection activities for materials and other components within the wider Product Certification scope
• Provide customers with clear technical guidance on certification requirements and next steps
• Collaborate with colleagues and technical experts across DNV’s global network
• Contribute to business development, digitalisation, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Materials Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
• Practical experience with gearboxes, gear systems, or power transmission equipment in engineering, manufacturing, testing, inspection, quality assurance, or similar technical role
• Understanding of machinery, materials, manufacturing processes and technical documentation
• Good written and spoken German and English
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel regularly, mainly within Germany with some international travel

• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, customer-focused environment
• Structured, independent, and results-oriented work style
• Strong ownership and commitment to high-quality outcomes
• Knowledge of gearboxes and power transmission equipment
• Experience with inspections, audits, certification, verification, or production assessments
• Ability to review technical documentation and manufacturing processes