Project Lead, Mechanical Engineering - Luxury Yachts

Middle Point; Oss; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days of paid holidays + 13 ADV days

Commuting cost compensation

Working from home allowance

Dutch language course budget

Job summary

Middle Point is seeking an experienced Project Lead - Mechanical Engineering to drive complex yacht-building projects from concept to production in the Netherlands. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver production-ready solutions meeting planning, quality, and technical standards.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in mechanical engineering, hands-on yacht-building experience, and proficiency with CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, or Siemens NX, plus excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience within yacht building is mandatory.
• Proven experience leading engineering projects in maritime or yacht building.
• Strong command of English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects throughout the complete yacht building process.
• Coordinate engineering of propulsion, engine room, piping, and hotel systems.
• Manage the mechanical engineering team and multidisciplinary activities.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering documentation and production drawings.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, suppliers, and classification societies.
• Monitor project planning, budget, quality, and engineering progress.
• Support the project from detailed design through construction and handover.

Skills

Project leadership

Mechanical engineering

Yacht building

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

3DEXPERIENCE

Siemens NX

Job description

Middle Point is seeking an experienced Project Lead - Mechanical Engineering to drive complex yacht-building projects from concept to production in the Netherlands. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver production-ready solutions meeting planning, quality, and technical standards.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in mechanical engineering, hands-on yacht-building experience, and proficiency with CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, or Siemens NX, plus excellent English communication.