Lead Mechanical Project Engineer – Superyachts

Van Storm Recruitment; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Van Storm Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer – Mechanical to take technical ownership of the mechanical engineering scope for complex, custom-built superyachts from concept through design and basic engineering.

You will lead a small team of 2–3 engineers, coordinate mechanical drawings, layouts, and integration with naval, structural and electrical disciplines, with a hybrid working policy in Amsterdam and an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Must have eligibility to work in the Netherlands.
• +5 years of project engineering or mechanical discipline lead/coordinator in yacht/shipbuilding design and engineering, preferably superyacht projects.
• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of onboard mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, propulsion/engines, machinery) and spatial integration.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards (LR, SOLAS) and FEM/vibration analyses.
• Experience producing and reviewing technical drawings, calculations and specifications with AutoCAD and 3D design tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-disciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of the mechanical engineering scope including general arrangements and space allocation for HVAC, piping, engines, and other onboard systems.
• Coordinate development and delivery of mechanical drawings, calculations and specifications using AutoCAD and 3D design tools.
• Implement and safeguard the quality of mechanical systems and ensure integration with the yacht design.
• Lead and guide a small team of 2–3 mechanical engineers and draftsmen/designers.
• Coordinate mechanical design from concept through final design with other disciplines (Naval Architecture, Structural, Electrical).
• Act as technical point of contact for mechanical scope and resolve integration matters with internal teams, designers, and suppliers.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design tools

Job description

Van Storm Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer – Mechanical to take technical ownership of the mechanical engineering scope for complex, custom-built superyachts from concept through design and basic engineering.

You will lead a small team of 2–3 engineers, coordinate mechanical drawings, layouts, and integration with naval, structural and electrical disciplines, with a hybrid working policy in Amsterdam and an ASAP start.