Vacancy
Exterior Enigneer

Referencenumber vacancies-4432-C, Sliedrecht, Nederland

Exterior
Are you an experienced Exterior Engineer with a passion for luxury yacht building? Would you like to contribute to the development of exclusive motor and sailing yachts ranging from 20 to over 100 metres? We are looking for an Exterior Engineer to join a specialised maritime engineering company. The position focuses on basic engineering of exterior yacht structures and outfitting, combining technical expertise with practical, buildable engineering solutions for complex newbuild, refit and conversion projects.

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Tasks

  • Perform basic engineering for exterior structures and outfitting on luxury yachts.
  • Translate design concepts into practical engineering solutions.
  • Develop technical drawings and 3D models.
  • Ensure proper integration of exterior components with other yacht systems.
  • Collaborate with shipyards, suppliers and other engineering disciplines.
  • Provide technical support to design and production teams.
  • Contribute to improving engineering processes and solutions.

Job requirements

  • MBO4 or HBO degree in Maritime Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience, in yacht building or shipbuilding.
  • Experience in basic engineering, ideally focused on exterior structures or outfitting.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD (2D) and Rhinoceros (3D), or willingness to learn quickly.
  • Ability to work independently and accurately.
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Fluent English; Dutch is an advantage but not required.
  • EU citizenship required – visa sponsorship is not available.

Conditions

  • Attractive salary, depending on experience.
  • Profit-sharing scheme.
  • 38 days of annual leave.
  • Opportunity to work on exclusive motor and sailing yachts ranging from 20 to over 100 metres.
  • A small, friendly and informal engineering team with short communication lines.
  • Compensation for commuting costs depending on your preferred means of transportation - own car / public transport / bike
  • Budget for Dutch language course so that you have a good kickstart
  • Relocation support (incl. allowance, housing search, registration) and an on-boarding at our office for a warm & thorough welcome

Company Profile

Our client is a specialised maritime engineering company with a strong focus on luxury yacht building and multidisciplinary engineering solutions. Working closely with leading shipyards and suppliers, the company provides engineering expertise across concept design, basic engineering, detailed engineering and technical coordination. With a small, experienced and collaborative team, the company combines technical knowledge with a practical understanding of yacht construction. Its approach focuses on delivering efficient, buildable engineering solutions while maintaining close communication with clients and other engineering disciplines. The working environment is informal and supportive, offering engineers plenty of independence, technical challenges and opportunities to contribute to prestigious yacht-building projects.