Senior Engineer Structural / Project Engineer

Industry: Superyachts

Salary: € 4.300 - € 5.950 gross per month based on relevant experience

Our client leads the way in design, basic engineering, and calculations for custom-built superyachts. As the technical and creative hub of its parent company, it also serves as the center for research and development.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in turning dreams into reality. By combining expertise in structural, mechanical, and naval architecture with analytical skills and creativity, you’ll be part of a team that sets the standard in yacht building.

Role & Responsibilities:

Our client is looking for a Project Engineer Structural to join their team and contribute to the pinnacle of global yacht construction. As a Structural Project Engineer, you will be a key player in multidisciplinary project teams. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing the main structural plan and global structural designs at the early stages of projects.
• Representing your discipline and ensuring seamless integration with other design aspects.
• Maintaining an overview of the broader project goals while managing intricate details.
• Coordinating with shipyards, owner teams, classification societies, and suppliers.
• Using modern 3D CAD systems to process accurate information and specifications.
• Designing innovative solutions for integrating complex components, including strength and stiffness calculations.
• Overseeing quality control, ensuring deliverables meet planning, budget, quality, and specification standards.
• Assessing design feasibility and monitoring detailed engineering and hull construction processes.

Your expertise will make you a go-to resource for structural colleagues, guiding and mentoring them through advice and instructions. You’ll inspire others with leadership, clear communication, and vision. With a positive and creative mindset, you will excel at planning and organizing, working collaboratively with your team under the guidance of the Team Leader for your discipline.

Profile:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field, with bachelor (NQF6+) work and thinking level.
• Over five years of managerial experience in shipbuilding engineering, including several years as a Structural Engineer.
• Proficiency in modern 3D CAD, PLM, and/or FEM applications (experience with Siemens NX is a plus).
• Expertise in ship design, preferably in passenger ships over 50 meters, safety standards, regulations (e.g., LR, REG LY code, SOLAS), FEM, and vibration analysis.
• Strong communication skills, persuasiveness, and confidence.
• A results-driven and quality-oriented approach with strong conceptual thinking abilities.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Benefits:

• A challenging and responsible role at the pinnacle of global yacht construction, where technical possibilities are endless.
• An organization focused on growth and development, valuing your skills and talents.
• Opportunities to work on world-class end products.
• A supportive environment fostering personal and professional growth through expertise and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
• A flexible work setup (walking distance from the train station) and options for hybrid working (office-home) and shipyard site visits.
• A salary range of €60K–€83K gross per year based on full-time (dependent on experience and role scope), including a 13th-month salary.
• A premium-free pension plan.
• Performance-based bonuses (individual, departmental, and company-wide).
• 27 vacation days + 13 additional leave days per year (full-time basis).
• A friendly, informal work environment with high ambitions.
• Team and company-wide events organized by our staff association.