Exciting Yacht Building Opportunity in Aschaffenburg, Southern Germany!
We are seeking a Naval Architect/ Design Engineer with refit yacht building experience for one of our clients, a renowned brand specializing in custom-designed superyachts for a global clientele
You’ll join a dynamic and young scale-up team focused on conversions, maintenance, and managing services for the company’s extensive fleet. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the engineering team in the Netherlands, with occasional travel to their office in North Holland.
Taken
As Naval Architect Project Engineer, you will:
* Champion Design and Engineering: Spearhead the design and engineering processes for servicing and refurbishing luxury yachts, ensuring high standards and precision.
* Analyze and Innovate: Perform thorough weight and stability calculations, along with other critical naval architecture tasks, to achieve superior performance and safety.
* Design and Visualize: Create detailed arrangement drawings, structural blueprints, and 3D models to transform design ideas into reality.
* Assess and Strategize: Assist in developing feasibility studies for yacht services and refits, evaluating and refining cutting-edge solutions.
Functie eisen
For this role, you’ll need to:
* Bring your degree: A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Naval Architecture, Yacht Design, or Engineering.
* Speak multiple languages: Fluent in English, basic German, and Dutch is a plus.
* Be tech-savvy: Experience with 3D shipbuilding and modeling software is essential.
* Show your passion: A genuine interest in yacht design and building, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
* Be ready to travel: Flexibility for occasional work or travel abroad is required.
* Bring experience: Ideally, a few years of hands-on experience in naval architecture and engineering.
Voorwaarden
* Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
* 32 paid vacation days annually (for full-time employment).
* Support with relocation, visa applications, and housing arrangements.
* Eligibility for the 30% tax ruling for expatriates in the Netherlands.
* Reimbursement of commuting costs.
* Up to €500 for language course expenses.
* Invitations to international maritime exhibitions (e.g., METSTRADE, SMM).
Please note EU citizenship or multiyear permanent EU work visa is a pre-requisite of the recruitment process for viable candidates.
Bedrijfsprofiel
Our client is a world-renowned shipyard known for building and maintaining some of the most luxurious and technically advanced superyachts. They uphold a tradition of innovation, excellence, and aesthetic precision. Operating globally, the company is a hub for professionals who aspire to push the boundaries of design and engineering while maintaining the values of craftsmanship and excellence.