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Mechanical Project Engineer (6 months +) - Superyachts

Industry:
Yacht Building
Where:
Amsterdam Area Netherlands

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Job summary:

Tasks: design and integrate Mechanical solutions for custom superyachts

Projects: custom-made mega yachts +80m

Company: engineering office with state-of-the-art building facilities

Main requirements: +5 years of Project Engineering or as a discipline lead / coordinator in yacht building or shipbuidling design and engineering preferrably superyacht projects

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Your opportunity

As a Project Engineer – Mechanical, you will take technical ownership of the mechanical engineering scope for complex, custom-built superyachts, from concept through design and basic engineering. Working within a multidisciplinary project team, you will coordinate the mechanical engineering activities, guide engineers and designers, and ensure that mechanical systems are effectively integrated with the wider yacht design.

What you will do

Take technical ownership of the mechanical engineering scope, including general arrangements, system layouts and space allocation for HVAC, piping, engines, etc. and other onboard mechanical systems.
Coordinate the development and delivery of mechanical drawings, calculations and technical specifications, working with AutoCAD and 3D design tools throughout the design and basic engineering phases.
Implement and safeguard the quality of mechanical systems, ensuring designs are technically feasible, consistent with specifications and properly integrated into the overall yacht design.
Lead and provide project-based guidance to a small team of 2–3 Mechanical Engineers and designers/draftsmen, coordinating priorities, progress and engineering deliverables.
Coordinate the mechanical design from concept through to final design, working closely with Project Engineers and the Naval Architecture, Structural, Electrical and other engineering disciplines.
Act as a technical point of contact for the mechanical scope, communicating and resolving technical and integration matters with internal teams, designers, suppliers and external project partners.

Where you will work

Almost every vessel is born surrounded by 3 key elements. The client, the designer, and a blank piece of paper. If you ever dreamt about taking part in this beautiful process, this is the perfect place for you!

Our client is an international bureau specializing in the design, engineering, research & development of luxury custom-built motor superyachts. The exceptional quality of their products comes from the way of working together and sharing knowledge on a daily basis.

Long and rich traditions paired up with the latest trends in design and technology
A creative center of a bigger organization that unites 4 shipyards and several design and engineering offices
Classical design style combined with revolutionary concepts
Almost 200 international colleagues, passionate about the mega yacht building

What you already have

+5 years of Project Engineering or as a mechanical discipline lead / coordinator in yacht building or shipbuidling design and engineering preferrably superyacht projects
BSc. or MSc. in Mechanical Engineering
Strong understanding of onboard mechanical systems, such as HVAC, piping, propulsion/engines and machinery, including their spatial integration and arrangement.
Strong knowledge of safety and regulatory standards (LR, REG LY Code, SOLAS), and FEM/vibration analyses
Experience producing and reviewing technical drawings, calculations and specifications, with good knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D design tools.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills since you will be involved in communication with designers, owner representatives, subcontractors and co-creators
Available for full-time in the Amsterdam Area

Your benefits

6-month assignment with an ASAP start, with the potential for extension and opportunities to move onto other projects. Open to both ZZP professionals and project-based employment.
Salary depending on seniority and relevant experience
Hybrid working policy: Depending on the business needs, you can use the home office to do the deep work, and come to the office to brainstorm with your colleagues
Strengthen your portfolio with world-class superyacht projects, working alongside a highly skilled engineering team.

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