Project Engineer | Mechanical | Amsterdam

Within the Engineering department, the Mechanical discipline is responsible for the design of all technical installations aboard the superyacht. Additionally, this discipline also realizes all these installations on board. This includes, among other things, equipment, pump systems, HVAC installations, and piping systems. These are essential for the operation, safety, and comfort of the yacht.

As a Mechanical Project Engineer at Royal van Lent Shipyard, you play a central role. You realize high-quality technical installations on some of the most exclusive superyachts in the world. You are responsible for the technical development and integration of mechanical systems. You ensure that everything meets the highest standards. You focus on pumps, piping systems, HVAC installations, and equipment. These systems must always comply with requirements for quality, reliability, and regulations.

In this versatile role, you combine in-depth technical knowledge with leadership and organizational talent. You lead a team of engineers and ensure clear communication within the project. You are the driving force behind smart solutions for complex technical issues on board. You form the link between the client, the shipyard, and all involved disciplines. The goal? A perfectly functioning end result that everyone is proud of.

In this role, you report to the Lead Engineer or to a Senior Project Engineer. In doing so, you work closely with the Project Manager Engineering (PME).

Compliance & feasibility: Ensures that projects comply with all relevant requirements and regulations; assesses technical manufacturability and supports the scope definition of mechanical systems.

Team leadership & quality: Provides direction, coaching, and guidance to engineers; monitors the quality of designs and documentation within the mechanical domain.

Planning & coordination: Actively participates in project meetings, supports planning, and monitors progress; coordinates the division of work within the team.

Communication & collaboration: You maintain contact with the client, PME, Lead Engineer, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and production. In this way, you realize project goals, report progress, and resolve technical bottlenecks.

• Ideally, you have experience in shipbuilding and specific knowledge of luxury yacht building. You also have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or another relevant technical education.
• Between 2 and 5 years of experience as a Senior Engineer or 3 years as a Project Engineer (or similar).
• A strong passion for yacht building and a clear affinity with mechanical systems such as HVAC, piping, equipment, and pumps.
• Demonstrable experience in managing and coaching engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills in English. Dutch is a plus.
• Analytical, solution-oriented, and able to motivate and inspire others.
• Sound knowledge of yacht building, relevant software (such as Autocad, NX, Cadmatic, and Teamcenter), and applicable regulations.

At Royal Van Lent Shipyard, we want you to grow in your career. At the same time, you enjoy a healthy work-life balance. That is why we have put together an attractive and complete offer:

• Salary: A salary of € 4000 and a maximum of € 6000.
• Stable future: A one-year contract with a view to permanent employment.
• Generous days off: For full-time employment, you receive no less than 40 days off per year (27 vacation days + 13 ADV days).
• Attractive extras: In addition to 8% holiday allowance, you receive a guaranteed supplement of 2.75% until 2027.
• Share in our success: An annual profit sharing (conditional).
• Well arranged for later: A solid pension scheme via PME and a collective health insurance for supplementary packages.
• Travel allowance: € 0.25 per kilometer, based on your commuting distance.
• Flexibility: Work with flexible working hours, arranged in consultation with your supervisor.
• Fun with colleagues: An active staff association that organizes pleasant activities such as a boat trip, summer BBQ, Sinterklaas celebration, or pub quiz.
• Personal growth: Access to plenty of training opportunities via the Feadship Academy, so you can continue to grow.
• Hybrid working: Work partly from home and partly at one of our beautiful locations.

Join our team and experience the unique atmosphere. You will work on superyachts at Royal Van Lent Shipyard.

In this role, you report to the Lead Engineer or to a Senior Project Engineer. In doing so, you work closely with the Project Manager Engineering (PME).