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Ewa Gernand
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: Lead mechanical engineering activities, refine detailed designs and 3D models, and ensure manufacturability and production readiness for luxury yacht projects.
Projects: Custom-built mega yachts of 80m+ with complex mechanical and exterior systems.
Company: Prestigious Dutch yacht builder with state-of-the-art engineering and shipyard facilities.
Main requirements: 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in yachtbuilding, with strong knowledge of production processes and system integration.
Your opportunity
As a Senior Engineer Production Support – Mechanical, you will take a leading role in ensuring that world-class luxury yachts transition smoothly from engineering to production. Working at the forefront of high-end yacht construction, you will oversee the final stages of mechanical engineering, safeguarding accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance across your discipline.
You will guide engineers and apprentices, solve complex technical bottlenecks, and collaborate intensively with production, subcontractors, and suppliers. Your expertise directly influences the feasibility, quality, and craftsmanship of some of the most exclusive yachts built in the Netherlands.
This role is perfect for an experienced mechanical engineer who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and enjoys working hands-on with production challenges while contributing to continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
What you will do
- Oversee detailed mechanical engineering, 3D modeling, and equipment integration to ensure technical accuracy and production feasibility.
- Lead and mentor engineers and apprentices, providing technical direction, coaching, and guidance.
- Ensure compliance with Class and Flag regulations, internal standards, and project requirements.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical bottlenecks in collaboration with structural, exterior, and outfitting teams.
- Review and approve engineering documentation and drawings before release.
- Support and advise production teams during the build phase, acting as the key link between engineering and the shipyard floor.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers on mechanical system specifications, feasibility, and integration.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering methods, standards, and best practices.
- Support multidisciplinary design reviews and provide expert mechanical input during critical decisions.
Where you will work
Dreaming of working for one of 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 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
- BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- +5 years of experience as a mechanical engineer in yachtbuilding.
- Strong proficiency in 3D AutoCAD; experience with Teamcenter and Cadmatic
- Knowledge of exterior engineering, moving equipment, mechanical integration, and onboard systems.
- Insight into cable and panel planning, weight distribution, and budgeting.
- Deep understanding of yacht-building production processes and construction methods.
- Strong analytical skills and a high standard of quality and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills and fluent English (spoken and written).
Your benefits
- 40 paid holidays for 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, to meet like-minded professionals within the Dutch maritime industry
- Housing search and registration support by Van Storm
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