Lead Mechanical Packages for Luxury Yachts

Van Storm Recruitment; Noord-Brabant; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 paid holidays

Sustainable Life & Work Bonus

Travel insurance

Commuting cost reimbursement

Housing assistance

Networking events

Job summary

Heesen in the Netherlands seeks a Project Leader (Mechanical Systems) to coordinate mechanical engineering packages within luxury yacht projects, manage budgets, planning and interfaces across engineering teams, suppliers and production.

You will lead engineers and drafters to deliver high-quality models, drawings and documentation, ensuring production-ready solutions from concept through sea trials in a high-end shipbuilding environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of marine mechanical systems including piping, cooling, ventilation, fuel, exhaust and water systems.
• Experience coordinating engineering deliverables, suppliers, subcontractors, budgets and technical interfaces.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken (C1-C2).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering packages within yacht construction projects.
• Prepare and monitor engineering budgets, planning, hour forecasts and progress.
• Coordinate and control subcontracted engineering activities.
• Guide engineers and drafters in delivering high-quality models, drawings and technical documentation.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet project requirements, planning and quality standards.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between mechanical engineering, suppliers, production, procurement, class and flag authorities.
• Prepare RFQs and review technical proposals from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support technical changes and client-requested modifications throughout the project.
• Monitor technical risks and resolve engineering challenges.
• Ensure approval of technical documentation through class and flag authorities.
• Follow engineering activities through construction, commissioning and sea trials.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Project coordination

Leadership

English proficiency

English (C1-C2)

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Maritime Technology, Naval Architecture

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Heesen in the Netherlands seeks a Project Leader (Mechanical Systems) to coordinate mechanical engineering packages within luxury yacht projects, manage budgets, planning and interfaces across engineering teams, suppliers and production.

You will lead engineers and drafters to deliver high-quality models, drawings and documentation, ensuring production-ready solutions from concept through sea trials in a high-end shipbuilding environment.