Mechanical Engineering Designer / Draftsman

Middle Point; Oss; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing advice

Expat tax advantage (30% ruling)

Paid holidays: 27 days + 13 ADV days +

Commuting allowance

Home office allowance

Dutch language course

Job summary

Middle Point seeks a Designer / Draftsman in the Mechanical Engineering department to design and develop the mechanical systems of luxury yachts. You will translate design plans into clear drawings for Production.

The role requires 4+ years in yacht/shipbuilding, strong AutoCAD/Catia/Rhino skills, and fluent English. You will collaborate across disciplines, maintain schedules, and support relocation and expat tax advantages.

Qualifications

• EU citizenship is required for this position.
• BSc / MSc in Mechanical Engineering or relevant study.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience in Yacht / Shipbuilding.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software (Catia, Rhino).
• Strong command of English, both spoken and written.
• Able to work independently and flexibly while keeping to project schedules.
• Communicative, collaborative and confident within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing mechanical systems for luxury yachts, including ventilation, heating, hydraulic and sanitary installations.
• Creating piping layouts, piping diagrams and system routing based on the design plan.
• Drawing panels and other mechanical components and arranging technical spaces.
• Producing clear and detailed working drawings for the Production department.
• Working with AutoCAD and specialist 2D and 3D design software.
• Collaborating closely with the Project Leader, Production Engineer and other engineering disciplines throughout the full yacht build cycle.

Skills

AutoCAD

English

Teamwork

Education

BSc / MSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Catia

Rhino

MS Office

Job description

Are you passionate about mechanical systems, technology, and luxury yacht building? Join our client in the heart of the luxury yacht-building industry, where advanced engineering and world-class craftsmanship come together. You will contribute to the technical systems that make some of the world's most exclusive yachts perform at the highest level.

Tasks

As a Designer / Draftsman in the Mechanical Engineering department, you will design and develop the technical systems of complex luxury yachts. Working closely with the Project Leader and Production Engineer, you will translate design plans into clear, detailed drawings that enable Production to build and install the systems efficiently.

• Designing and developing mechanical systems for luxury yachts, including ventilation, heating, hydraulic and sanitary installations.
• Creating piping layouts, piping diagrams and system routing based on the design plan.
• Drawing panels and other mechanical components and arranging technical spaces.
• Producing clear and detailed working drawings for the Production department.
• Working with AutoCAD and specialist 2D and 3D design software.
• Collaborating closely with the Project Leader, Production Engineer and other engineering disciplines throughout the full yacht build cycle.

Job requirements

• EU citizenship is required for this position
• Higher Professional Education: BSc / MSc in Mechanical Engineering or relevant study
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience in Yacht / Shipbuilding industry
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software (Catia, Rhino)
• Broad technical understanding of mechanical systems and an interest in developing specialist knowledge.
• Strong command of English, both spoken and written.
• Able to work independently and flexibly while keeping to project schedules.
• Communicative, collaborative and confident within a multidisciplinary team.
• Passion for technology, complex engineering challenges and luxury yacht building.

Conditions

• Gross annual salary between € 52.000,- and € 60.000,- depending on experience.
• Assistance with relocation, housing advice, and general support.
• Note on the 30% tax ruling for the first five years (expat tax advantage)
• 27 days of paid holidays, + 13 extra paid ADV days and paid national holidays
• Compensation for commuting costs depending on your preferred means of transportation - own car / public transport / bike
• Working from home allowance
• Budget for Dutch language course so that you have a good kickstart