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Ewa Gernand
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: Lead construction and engineering of composite tenders and boats
Projects: Custom-made luxury tenders and boats (7 to 20 meters)
Company: Specialist yacht builder with dedicated composite facilities
Main requirements: Hands-on experience managing composite boat construction, 4+ years of experience in basic & detail engineering
Your opportunity
As a Lead Engineer Composite Boats, you will have a key role in the engineering and overall construction process of high-end custom-built composite yachts from initial design through to final delivery. You will provide technical direction, ensure efficient collaboration between engineering, subcontractors and production.
What you will do
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams during yacht design & construction
- Oversee engineering processes from initial design concepts through detailed engineering and final delivery
- Collaborate closely with the Purchasing Department to ensure timely design and ordering of yacht components
- Maintain and regularly update the master project model
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and internal project teams
- Ensure a structured and organized engineering process from start to finish
- Act as the main technical contact throughout all project phases
Where you will work
Looking for a company recognized as a leading specialist in exclusive composite yacht building? Do you want to work in an international compact team? Then this is the opportunity for you.
- Purpose-built composite yacht construction facilities
- An international, dynamic, and professional working environment
- Passionate colleagues dedicated to excellence
- An informal yet professional atmosphere
What you already have
- +4 years of experience in composite yacht building industry
- A BSc. or MSc. in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Strong command of Solidworks; experience with Rhino and AutoCAD advantageous
- Ability to manage teams, provide guidance, and ensure high-quality engineering execution
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients
- Available for full-time employment (40 hours/week) in Leiden
Your benefits
- 25 vacation days plus additional ADV days (based on a 40-hour work week)
- Salary starting from € 50k gross per year
- Opportunities for professional growth and personal development
- Collaborative and passionate team of professionals
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