Senior Mechanical Project Engineer – Mega Yachts (Hybrid)

Van Storm; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month assignment

ASAP start

Hybrid working policy

Open to ZZP

Job summary

Van Storm in Amsterdam invites a Project Engineer – Mechanical to own the mechanical engineering scope for complex, custom-built superyachts from concept through design and basic engineering. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary project team, coordinating mechanical activities, guiding engineers and designers, and ensuring systems integrate with the overall yacht design.

The role requires +5 years in project engineering or as a discipline lead in yacht building, with a BSc/MSc in Mechanical

Qualifications

• +5 years in project engineering or as a discipline lead in yacht building (superyachts preferred).
• BSc./MSc in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of onboard mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of safety/regulatory standards (LR, REG LY Code, 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.
• Available for full-time in the Amsterdam Area.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of the mechanical engineering scope, including general arrangements, system layouts and space allocation for HVAC, piping, engines, and other onboard mechanical systems.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of mechanical drawings, calculations and technical specifications, using AutoCAD and 3D design tools throughout design and basic engineering phases.
• Implement and safeguard the quality of mechanical systems, ensuring designs are feasible and integrated into the yacht design.
• Lead and guide a small team of 2–3 Mechanical Engineers and designers/draftsmen, coordinating priorities and deliverables.
• Coordinate the mechanical design from concept through final design, in collaboration with Naval Architecture, Structural, Electrical and other disciplines.
• Act as a technical point of contact for the mechanical scope, resolving technical and integration matters with internal teams, designers, suppliers and partners.

Skills

Project Engineering

Discipline Lead

Yacht Building

Mechanical Engineering

Team Leadership

AutoCAD

3D Design Tools

Communication Skills

Education

BSc./MSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D Design Tools

Job description

Van Storm in Amsterdam invites a Project Engineer – Mechanical to own the mechanical engineering scope for complex, custom-built superyachts from concept through design and basic engineering. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary project team, coordinating mechanical activities, guiding engineers and designers, and ensuring systems integrate with the overall yacht design.

The role requires +5 years in project engineering or as a discipline lead in yacht building, with a BSc/MSc in Mechanical