Senior Luxury Yacht Boat Builder and Production Lead

Sunreef Yachts; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Annual Leave + Sick Leave

Annual Ticket

Job summary

Sunreef Yachts in Ras Al Khaimah seeks an experienced Boat Builder / Marine Production Engineer to lead the shipyard's production team. You will supervise construction, coordination of hull fabrication, and ensure FRP and marine systems meet the highest standards.

Collaborating with engineering, procurement, and quality teams, you will drive efficient build processes and timely vessel delivery in a fast-paced luxury yacht environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Shipbuilding.
• 3–5 years experience in boat building, shipyard production, or marine construction.
• Strong understanding of FRP composite construction and marine structural systems.
• Experience working in shipyards or yacht production environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and production plans.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and technical decision‑making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Vessel Construction & Production Supervision: supervise the construction and assembly of FRP composite structures, luxury yachts, and marine vessels; implement production drawings and documentation; coordinate hull fabrication and installation; oversee FRP lamination and mold construction.
• Engineering & Production Drawings: interpret marine engineering drawings (GA, hull, deck layouts, propulsion arrangements, engine foundations, tank structures, fire systems, cooling systems, superstructure).
• Production Planning & Project Control: prepare production schedules, coordinate milestones, estimate resources, monitor costs and efficiency, maintain documentation.
• Coordination & Technical Interface: coordinate with design, engineering, procurement, and production; ensure integration of marine systems; liaise with classification societies during inspections; support quality control.
• Engineering Software & Tools: familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA V5; ERP systems; Microsoft Office.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA V5

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering / Shipbuilding degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA V5

Job description

Sunreef Yachts in Ras Al Khaimah seeks an experienced Boat Builder / Marine Production Engineer to lead the shipyard's production team. You will supervise construction, coordination of hull fabrication, and ensure FRP and marine systems meet the highest standards.

Collaborating with engineering, procurement, and quality teams, you will drive efficient build processes and timely vessel delivery in a fast-paced luxury yacht environment.