Electrical Engineer Senior

At Forexx, we connect exceptional technical professionals with leading organizations in the maritime, offshore, industrial, and high-tech sectors. As a specialized engineering and recruitment partner, we focus on creating meaningful career opportunities that offer growth, development, and long-term perspective for our engineers and clients alike.

Our client is a leading yacht builder based in the Randstad area. This modern shipyard builds fully custom-designed superyachts for an international clientele. Combining craftsmanship, innovation, and attention to detail, the projects here belong to the absolute top tier of the yacht building industry. You will be part of a close-knit team of specialists where technology, creativity, and collaboration go hand in hand.

As a Senior Engineer Electra, you are responsible for the engineering scope assigned to you within one or more projects. With your experience, you play a guiding role within the team and contribute to delivering high-quality technical results.

You ensure the timely and accurate execution of the design, from the basic principles to detailed engineering. This includes the proper documentation in drawings, 3D models, and other deliverables such as data sheets. In addition, you actively contribute to the department’s development by sharing knowledge, improving quality standards, and driving innovation within your field.

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, regulations, and Class/Flag requirements.
• Assess manufacturability and technical feasibility in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Identify technical issues and propose well-founded, interdisciplinary solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, norms, and best practices.
• Coach and support engineers, ensuring accuracy and quality of deliverables.
• Review and approve drawings and documentation before release.
• Manage timely delivery of assigned scope within budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and production to align design and execution.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent level of education) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an engineer in this discipline, or at least 3 years as a senior engineer in a comparable organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Broad technical understanding of electrical systems within yacht or shipbuilding.
• Knowledge of production techniques and experience with the manufacturability of engineered components.
• Proficiency in CAD and PLM systems (e.g. AutoCAD, Teamcenter).
• Familiarity with regulations and procedures from classification societies and flag states, as well as safety, quality, and environmental standards.

• This organization places great value on its employees and actively supports both their professional and personal growth. You can expect:
• A competitive salary ranging from € 3.700 to € 6.021, plus 8.33% holiday allowance.
• 27 vacation days and 13 additional days (ADV) for a healthy work-life balance.
• A travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer.
• A flexible hybrid work policy, allowing you to work from home when possible.

If you’re eager for an exciting new role within shipbuilding and want to be part of a technically challenging environment, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Dennis Douma at +31 6 16373052 or d.douma@forexx.nl.