Naval Architect: Weight Control & Stability for Yachts

Sunreef Yachts Eco; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hands-on shipyard exposure

Exposure to international standards &

Advanced technologies

Job summary

Sunreef Yachts Eco is seeking a Naval Architect to join the Naval Architecture Department with a strong focus on weight control, measurements, and stability support across multiple yacht projects. The role combines office engineering with hands-on shipyard involvement to maintain accurate weight data and support stability calculations throughout design to delivery.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or related field and experience with CAD tools and stability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related field.
• Good understanding of composite materials and yacht construction.
• Experience with weight control, stability, or production follow-up is preferred.
• Strong understanding of naval architecture principles, including stability and hydrodynamics.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Rhino, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Strong Excel skills for calculations, tracking sheets, databases and reporting.
• Experience with Maxsurf Stability or similar stability software.
• Clear communication with technical and production teams.
• Practical mindset with ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain weight calculations, weight reports, and weight budgets for each project.
• Track project weight development against the approved lightship weight budget.
• Perform regular weight measurements during the production process.
• Build and maintain a central database of equipment, materials, and verified component weights.
• Collect and coordinate weight input from Engineering, Production, Procurement, Composite Department, and suppliers.
• Verify production execution against drawings, plans, and composite construction details where relevant to weight control.
• Identify deviations during production and assess their impact on vessel weight, stability, and performance.
• Support stability calculations, performance predictions, and certification-related calculations.
• Develop practical procedures, templates, and reporting tools for weight control across future projects.
• Follow each project series and build number throughout production to maintain a clear overview of weight status and progress.

Skills

CAD software

Excel

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

SolidWorks

Maxsurf Stability

Job description

Sunreef Yachts Eco is seeking a Naval Architect to join the Naval Architecture Department with a strong focus on weight control, measurements, and stability support across multiple yacht projects. The role combines office engineering with hands-on shipyard involvement to maintain accurate weight data and support stability calculations throughout design to delivery.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or related field and experience with CAD tools and stability