Vacancy
Project Engineer – Structural & Production

Referencenumber vacancies-496-B, Oss, Nederland

Structural
Are you an engineer who thrives on coordinating complex technical disciplines and driving high-end yacht projects from design into production? For our client in the luxury yacht-building sector, we are looking for a Project Engineer who takes technical ownership of the production phase and ensures seamless integration between all engineering disciplines and the shipyard. In this role, you are not simply preparing work. You ensure that structural, outfitting, exterior, and production engineering activities come together into one integrated, buildable, and efficient production strategy. You act as the technical backbone between Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Project Management, safeguarding technical feasibility, planning, and execution quality throughout the build.

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Tasks

As Project Engineer, you are responsible for aligning and managing all engineering disciplines during the production phase of luxury yacht construction.

You will:

  • Create detailed technical drawings based on yacht designs together with Draftsmen
  • Expand these drawings into a complete production package in close cooperation with colleagues in the Engineering and Production Departments
  • Verify and validate all drawings and documentation to ensure they are technically correct and meet the high standards of luxury yacht building
  • Coordinate and integrate structural, outfitting, and exterior engineering into a fully executable production plan
  • Act as the technical link between engineering teams, project management, procurement/suppliers, and production
  • Ensure manufacturability, planning feasibility, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations
  • Identify and resolve engineering clashes, risks, and bottlenecks before they impact production
  • Contribute to smoother processes and continuous improvement throughout the build phase

Job requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Shipbuilding Engineering or similar, with approx. 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience within yacht building or complex shipbuilding projects
  • Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering integration in a production environment
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (Rhino is an advantage)
  • Ability to oversee technical scope and manage interfaces between disciplines
  • Analytical, structured, and solution-driven
  • Strong communication skills and confident in coordinating multiple stakeholders
  • Good command of English, spoken and written

Conditions

  • Gross annual salary between €52.000,- and €65.000,- depending on experience.
  • Application for the 30% ruling (expat tax advantage)
  • 27 days of paid holidays + 13 extra paid ADV  and paid national holidays
  • Compensation for commuting costs depending on your preferred means of transportation - own car / public transport / bike
  • Relocation support (incl. allowance, housing search, registration) and an onboarding at our office for a warm & thorough welcome
  • Home office allowance
  • Budget for Dutch language course so that you have a good kickstart

Join the Home of Engineers - where your career and social life come together! As a valued member, you'll get exclusive invites to vibrant social gatherings like BBQs, dinners, and our cosy drinks. Plus, celebrate the New Year in style with your loved ones at Middle Point's festive reception.

But it's not just about fun — we've got your professional growth covered too. We'll help you stay ahead by supporting your attendance at key industry events such as METSTRADE, Offshore Energy, and SMM. Because the right connections and knowledge are the fuel for your engineering career.

Company Profile

This shipyard has built up its legitimacy by years of experience within the international luxury yacht building. The yachts built by them are of the highest quality in the design, workmanship and performance. The Yard develops both exclusive one-off yachts and semi-serial construction, which are built simultaneously in several halls. The process of engineering and construction is characterized by efficiency and innovation towards the achievement of a high quality and of great performance boats. The company culture is characterized by the personal approach of colleagues. The company has been developing rapidly and its projects have been awarded for their innovative and revolutionary character.