• Cutting-edge Projects.
  • Career Growth opportunities.
  • Collaborative Environment.

Job description

Are you passionate about yachts? Then this position is for you!
As a Lead engineer you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering stunning yachts, bringing your technical expertise and creative flair to the table. If you love a good challenge and want to see your ideas set sail, this is the job for you.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and development of yacht engineering projects.
  • Perform technical calculations and ensure designs meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
  • Create detailed drawings and collaborate with production teams.
  • Work with project managers to meet deadlines and budgets.
  • Mentor junior engineers and support their development.
  • Provide technical advice to clients and solve challenges.
  • Improve processes and systems for better efficiency.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s or higher in Naval, Mechanical, or related Engineering.
  • 5-7 years of experience in yacht engineering or shipbuilding.
  • Skilled in design tools (e.g., Rhino, Siemens NX, AutoCAD).
  • Strong knowledge of structures, hydrodynamics, and propulsion.
  • Familiarity with maritime regulations and quality standards.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • English proficiency required; Dutch preferred.

If you’re ready to set sail on your career, apply now!

Salary

€3.500 - €4.500 gross income per month

Company profile

Vanquish, founded in 2012, builds high-performance luxury yachts ranging from 12 to 28 meters. Renowned for quality, innovation, and exclusivity, these fast driver’s boats deliver agility and comfort. You’ll see them in harbors worldwide, from Miami to Ibiza and Sardinia to the Côte d'Azur.
As Lead Engineer, you’ll be part of a team of around 12 engineers. Every day, over 100 passionate professionals - carpenters, engineers, project managers, and more - work together to craft the most stunning yachts.

Location

Marknesse
Johané Koekemoer

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