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Ewa Gernand
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: design and integrate structural 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 management experience in shipbuilding design and engineering
Your opportunity
As a Project Engineer Yachtbuilding, you will play a crucial role in the engineering and construction of luxury custom-built yachts. You will be responsible for coordinating the technical aspects of the project, ensuring seamless integration between various disciplines, and maintaining high-quality engineering deliverables. Your role will involve direct interaction with internal teams, external stakeholders, and subcontractors to drive the project from concept to completion.
What you will do
- Oversee and manage the construction engineering scope within a yachtbuilding project.
- Develop and implement technical solutions, ensuring compliance with specifications, regulations, and industry standards.
- Ensure a coordinated and high-quality elaboration of design principles, detailed engineering, and documentation in 3D models, drawings, and data sheets.
- Collaborate with Lead Engineers and Project Engineers from other disciplines to ensure seamless multidisciplinary integration.
- Identify technical bottlenecks and provide innovative solutions for manufacturing feasibility.
- Supervise and guide engineers, ensuring clear and executable instructions for technical requirements and quality control.
- Monitor project deliverables, ensuring adherence to planning, budget, and quality standards.
- Act as a key technical point of contact for shipyards, owner teams, classification societies, and suppliers.
- Participate in site and customer team meetings to track progress and address project requirements.
Where you will work
Dreaming of working in a company that is among the top 3 mega yacht builders in the Netherlands? Then this is the opportunity for you!
Our client does not only build state-of-the-art luxury mega yachts but is also one of the oldest and most prominent shipyards in the Low Lands.
- Combination of rich tradition and a modern approach
- The finest quality & attention to detail
- You will learn from the best professionals in the market
- Engineering office together with shipyard facilities
- Fast-growing department that requires to be sharp and flexible
- International team of passionate & motivated colleagues
What you already have
- +5 years of experience in shipbuilding or yachtbuilding engineering
- A BSc. or MSc. in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction engineering, class and flag regulations, and yacht manufacturing processes.
- Experience with 3D CAD software, PLM systems, and construction methodologies.
- 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 in the Leiden area
Your benefits
- 40 paid holidays per year for an excellent work-life balance
- Covered commuting and interviewing costs
- Business Travel Insurance
- Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
- Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers.
- Housing search support and registration provided by Van Storm
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