About the Role
Sunreef Yachts, world leader in luxury catamaran design and manufacturing, is looking for a Senior Designer – Deck Equipment and INOX to join our engineering team in Gdańsk, Poland.
In this role, you’ll play a vital part in the development and integration of custom-designed deck equipment and structural INOX components across our yacht range. You will work closely with classification societies, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal design teams to develop high-quality, certifiable solutions aligned with our innovation and luxury standards. The position is both technical and collaborative, offering an opportunity to work on complex, custom-built yachts from concept to production.
Key Responsibilities
- Development of structural solutions and selection of deck equipment
- Creation and supervision of technical documentation in 3D and 2D (classification, production, purchasing) in accordance with Classification Society regulations and contractual requirements
- Technical support and mentoring of project team members
- Analysis of production non-conformities and optimization of design processes with regard to productivity, cost efficiency, and compliance with design assumptions
- Cross-discipline coordination and technical discussions with Classification Society representatives, suppliers, and subcontractors, including participation in project and interdepartmental meetings
- Review and quality control of technical documentation prepared by internal and external designers
- Reporting of progress and design errors
Requirements
- Experience in designing steel structures and outfitting elements for ships or yachts, including prototype components
- Knowledge of material strength, kinematic systems design, and metal processing technologies (stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum)
- Familiarity with 2D documentation for classification requirements for ships or yachts – ability to create, review, and supervise technical and production drawings
- Knowledge of welding processes, including welding technologies and quality requirements relevant to the design and certification of steel structures
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD (or similar software)
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English (minimum B2/C1), enabling daily technical collaboration with clients and external partners
- Ability to perform FEA (Finite Element Analysis) calculations – considered an asset
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