Vacatures architect Breda

Working at a Dutch specialist in designing custom-built superyachts.

De functie

Naval Architecture is central to the work and a crucial element in creating superyachts. As a

Project Lead / Senior Naval Architecture

, you’ll perform naval architectural calculations, drawings, and analyses, and coordinate these tasks. You’ll manage multiple projects, ensuring naval architectural integrity and serving as the point of contact for areas such as weight & stability control, hydrodynamics & hull form optimization, propulsion, comfort, maneuvering, noise & vibrations, from design sale to delivery of yachts (70 to 160 meters).

Your focus will be on delivering an integrated ship design from design to sea trial and delivery, addressing project-related issues, and integrating new techniques. The Naval Architecture department ensures contract specifications are met while maintaining design integrity.

Over het bedrijf

This company is a leader in the custom-built superyacht industry, responsible for Design Engineering and R&D. The position requires exceptional capabilities to meet high customer expectations, utilizing state-of-the-art 3D tooling, concurrent design, and integrated engineering.

At this leading firm, you’ll design and engineer some of the world’s most unique megayachts. You’ll turn the most challenging customer wishes into reality, while maintaining the integrity of the naval architectural design.

The Naval Architecture department is looking for a communicatively strong and experienced Naval Architecture. With over 5 years of experience as a (Lead) Naval Architect in new construction projects from concept to delivery (preferably passenger ships), you’ll handle varied demands and interests, manage Junior Naval Architects, and confidently defend design decisions.

Aanbod

• Opportunities for further development, including gaining field knowledge and working in integrated engineering teams with the shipyard (occasional work at other locations).
• An evolving organization/department that values your qualities and talents.
• A role in an organization with cutting-edge technology.
• Good employment conditions:
  • A gross monthly salary between €4.300 and €6.100 (based on knowledge and experience).
  • 25 vacation days + 13 ADV days (38 total).

Jouw profiel

• Higher professional/university education in Naval Architecture.
• Over 5 years of experience as a Lead Naval Architect in new construction projects from concept to delivery in shipbuilding or yacht building.
• Broad technical insight within your discipline and related fields.
• Knowledge of hydromechanics, ship safety, and regulations.
• Ability to apply new methods and techniques in work and projects.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Strong communication skills, result-oriented, and decisive.