Senior Mechanical Engineer, Yachtbuilding & Production

Van Storm Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 paid holidays

Sustainable Life Bonus

Travel insurance

Travel reimbursement

Housing assistance

Job summary

Van Storm Recruitment seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer Yachtbuilding to lead the final stages of mechanical engineering for luxury yachts. You will guide engineers and apprentices, ensure production feasibility, and maintain compliance with class regulations while collaborating with production and suppliers.

You will influence feasibility, quality, and craftsmanship in a multidisciplinary shipyard environment and contribute to continuous improvement across engineering practices.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• +5 years experience in yachtbuilding.
• Strong proficiency in 3D AutoCAD; experience with Teamcenter and Cadmatic.
• Knowledge of exterior engineering, moving equipment, and onboard systems.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Oversee detailed mechanical engineering, 3D modeling and equipment integration for production feasibility.
• Lead and mentor engineers and apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with Class and Flag regulations and internal standards.
• Resolve complex bottlenecks with cross-functional teams.
• Review and approve engineering documents before release.
• Support production during build as the link between engineering and shipyard floor.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers on mechanical specs and integration.
• Contribute to development of engineering methods and standards.
• Support multidisciplinary design reviews with expert input.

Skills

Mentorship

Collaboration

Compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D AutoCAD

Teamcenter

Cadmatic

Job description

Van Storm Recruitment seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer Yachtbuilding to lead the final stages of mechanical engineering for luxury yachts. You will guide engineers and apprentices, ensure production feasibility, and maintain compliance with class regulations while collaborating with production and suppliers.

You will influence feasibility, quality, and craftsmanship in a multidisciplinary shipyard environment and contribute to continuous improvement across engineering practices.