Lead Engineer Exterieur: Bouw mee aan unieke superjachten
Makkum Fr, Netherlands
- Branche:Yacht building
- Disciplines:Structural
Vacancy
PE Structural (concept to basic) Yachts
Referencenumber vacancies-33-A, Hoofddorp, Nederland
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- Barbara Nowakowska
- bnowakowska@middlepoint.nl
- +31628322524
Tasks
As a Structural Engineer, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large projects to create a flawless end result - a globally recognizable yacht building brand.
You will maintain constant communication within the project team to coordinate and discuss designs, reporting to both a (Senior) Project Engineer and the Team Leader in the structural team. Your primary responsibilities include engineering shipbuilding structures and arrangements through calculations and 3D modelling, meeting the standards of classification societies and flag states. You will tackle technical challenges inspired by customer desires, focusing on design, style, comfort, and innovation, while integrating aspects of interior, exterior, and mechanical design. Success in this role requires balancing detail with the overall vision and ensuring the feasibility of engineering solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Analysing and interpreting drawings
- Engineering (calculating and 3D modelling) of naval constructions and arrangements, adhering to classification societies and flag state requirements.
- Preparing, checking, and applying physical models regarding construction, loads, and materials
- Checking for technical correctness and safety
- Advising on constructions
- Assisting with strength calculations that are not done by the FEM department
Job requirements
As a Structural Engineer, what does our client expect from you?
- EU citizenship is required for this position
- Must have experience as a Structural Engineer in new construction projects of superyachts and/or passenger ships
- Excellent command of English, preferably Dutch as well
- Knowledge in the field of ship construction, LR, REG LY code, SOLAS, and FEM and vibration analyzes (on-the-job training is available)
- Creativity and solution-oriented thinking
- Experience with modern 3D CAD and PLM systems (NX is a plus, training is offered internally)
- A completed relevant education (shipbuilding) at HBO level
- A high degree of proactivity and collaboration orientation
- Good written and oral communication skills
Conditions
- Competitive salary depending on experience and role
- Assistance with your relocation, ie registration, legal and fiscal matters, and housing advice
- 30% tax ruling for the first five years (if applicable).
- At least 25 days of paid holidays, plus 13 ADV additional paid holidays.
- Holiday allowance paid
- Compensation for commuting costs depending on your preferred means of transportation - own car / public transport / bike
- Language course compensation up to €500.- so that you have a good kickstart
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