About us

The consulting engineers' company around Michael Lanz has its origins back in 2006. Northern Design & Engineering, also known by the abbreviation NDE, has been managed by Michael Lanz and Jeremy Kerpe since 2023. The company is located directly on the Kiel Canal (NOK) at Pier 100.


The focus is on the area of technical installation and equipment for new builds, repairs and conversions in the maritime environment of:

  • Yachts
  • Naval Vessels
  • Cruise Ships
  • Research Vessels
  • Port and Harbor Facilities
  • Industry / Offshore / Windoffshore

Northern Design & Engineering brings together a large number of qualified specialists and offers a wide range of services in the field of innovative and maritime shipping and its industry.


We are always at your disposal with our professional competence and many years of experience and look forward to your call or e-mail.

Services

NDE employs a large number of specialists, such as engineers, technicians and designers, to provide innovative, modern and environmentally friendly maritime technology.

With a wide range of services and where no standard solutions are at home, the NDE team finds its field of activity. If required, we can offer you complete concepts in the form of turn-key systems:

  • Consulting & concept design
  • 3D design & visualization
  • Strength calculations & FEM analysis
  • Construction & upcoming calculation
  • Creation of specifications
  • Request & evaluation of supplier offers
  • Preparation of production drawings
  • Technical documentation for delivery

Our services also include:

  • Feasibility studies
  • Technical reports & expert opinions (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024)
  • Project & quality management
  • Construction & welding supervision (DIN EN ISO 3834-2 / EN 1090-2)
  • Production & assembly service

Career

Administration:

We currently have a vacancy for an office clerk for office management: Employment Agency Reference No.: 10000-1201078750-S

Study:

We offer a wide range of topics for internships and studies, both in shipbuilding and mechanical engineering. We also offer cooperation and support for final theses.

Design / Engineering:

There are currently no specific vacancies. However, we are open to qualified and motivated applicants.

You have good knowledge and experience in the field of shipbuilding with a focus on shipbuilding equipment & furnishings and are familiar with common CAD programs such as ACAD, Rhinoceros, Inventor and Solidworks and strenght calculations.

You enjoy working in a team and are ready to take on new maritime challenges. Then send us your detailed application documents by post or e-mail (info@nde-kiel.de).