The vacancy
Do you want to do more than just draw, and instead develop complete technical solutions that will eventually be used on board the most exclusive superyachts in the world? As an Engineer at Van Driel, you will work on innovative, custom-made products such as cranes, hatches, doors, masts, tender poles, and special moving systems.
No two products are the same. Every project begins with a specific request from a shipyard, architect, or client. You translate this request into a technically feasible design where functionality, safety, maintenance, weight, and aesthetics come together.
What are you going to do?
As an Engineer, you design and technically develop our yacht equipment, from the initial elaboration to production, assembly, and commissioning. You translate concepts into 3D models, production drawings, bills of materials, and complete constructions. In doing so, you calculate and assess factors such as loads, movements, and dimensions, and integrate mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
You take into account installation space, accessibility, maintenance, safety, and manufacturability, and coordinate connections with the construction of the yacht. You also process customer requirements, classification demands, and technical changes, and support work preparation, purchasing, production, assembly, and service. This keeps you involved throughout the entire project, allowing you to see your design come to life in the workshop and ultimately function on board.
Which products are you working on?
You will work on a wide variety of custom solutions for luxury and superyachts, including tender, knuckle boom, folding, and overhead cranes, hull and deck hatches, shell doors, telescoping navigation masts, tender poles, platforms, and movable deck structures. Additionally, you will develop specials such as movable pool floors, jacuzzi decks, and folding boat seats. In doing so, Van Driel combines engineering, customization, and a seamless integration with the yacht's design.
What are you bringing?
You have a higher professional education (hbo) in mechanical engineering or a similar field. A technical vocational education (mbo) with relevant engineering experience may also be suitable. You have experience with 3D-CAD, preferably Autodesk Inventor, and are able to independently set up technical drawings and assemblies. You have knowledge of structures, materials, and production methods, as well as an interest in mechanics, hydraulics, and moving systems.
You work practically and accurately, take production, assembly, and maintenance into account, and communicate easily with colleagues. You have a good command of Dutch and English. Experience in yacht building, mechanical engineering, offshore, or maritime technology is a plus.
Do you not have experience with yacht equipment yet, but do have a solid technical foundation? Then experienced colleagues will introduce you to our products and applications.
What do we offer you?
You will receive a gross monthly salary of €3,500 to €5,500 based on a 40-hour workweek, and you will work 32 to 40 hours per week. You will be given a lot of freedom and responsibility within diverse projects for international yacht builders. Thanks to direct contact with the workshop, you will see your designs actually come to life and can view the work onboard. You will work with professional software and will have plenty of room for training, development, and career growth. All of this within a down-to-earth organization with short communication lines and committed colleagues.
