Interior Engineering Team Leader

Job Description

Requirements

• Requirements
• - Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the yacht industry, preferably in yacht interior engineering, outfitting, furniture production, or a related field.
• - Previous experience in a team leadership or supervisory position is strongly preferred.
• - Strong understanding of yacht interior construction, furniture, materials, hardware, and installation methods.
• - Strong knowledge of technical drawings, 3D modelling, and engineering documentation.
• - Good knowledge of SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• - Proven ability to coordinate between design, engineering, production, purchasing, and installation teams.
• - Strong understanding of production processes and the practical implementation of interior design solutions.
• - Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• - Strong spoken and written English.
• - Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• - Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• - Ability to make decisions and take ownership of technical and production-related issues.
• - Ability to lead a team while maintaining a practical, hands-on approach.
• - High attention to detail and strong commitment to quality.
• Nice to Have
• - Previous experience working on luxury yachts or bespoke yacht interiors.
• - Experience working directly with yacht interior designers, architects, or clients.
• - Experience in furniture manufacturing, carpentry, or interior outfitting.
• - Knowledge of marine materials, hardware, and interior systems.
• - Experience with procurement and supplier coordination.
• - Experience with project planning and task management systems.
• - Knowledge of relevant yacht construction standards and regulations.
• What We Offer
• - A key leadership position within the Interior Engineering team.
• - Direct involvement in the creation of world-class luxury yachts, built fully in-house.
• - A hands-on leadership role with responsibility from design coordination through production and on-board installation.
• - Close collaboration with international designers, project teams, and clients.
• - Exposure to high-end materials, bespoke craftsmanship, and complex yacht interior systems.
• - An international, fast-growing shipyard environment with long-term career opportunities.
• - The opportunity to develop and implement improved engineering and production processes within the department.

Responsibilities

• - Lead, organise, and coordinate the activities of the Interior Engineering team.
• - Allocate tasks and responsibilities to team members according to project priorities and individual capabilities.
• - Monitor the progress, workload, and performance of the Interior Engineering team.
• - Review and control 3D models, 2D drawings, technical documentation, and production details before release to production.
• - Ensure that design requirements are correctly translated into technically feasible and production-ready solutions.
• - Maintain continuous communication with interior designers, architects, project managers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• - Receive, analyse, and implement client and designer requirements, ensuring that agreed changes are properly incorporated into the engineering and production process.
• - Participate in design reviews and provide technical feedback regarding manufacturability, installation, materials, tolerances, and production methods.
• - Coordinate closely with workshop and production teams to ensure that furniture and interior elements are manufactured according to approved designs and technical requirements.
• - Monitor the execution and installation of interior furniture and outfitting on board the yachts.
• - Identify and resolve technical and production issues, coordinating with the relevant departments when required.
• - Ensure that design changes and modifications are properly documented, communicated, and implemented.
• - Coordinate with the Purchasing Department regarding materials, components, hardware, and other interior outfitting requirements.
• - Review material and component requirements and ensure that purchasing activities are aligned with project schedules.
• - Follow up on procurement status and identify potential delays that could affect production.
• - Coordinate with the warehouse/stock team to ensure the availability of required interior materials and components.
• - Support the development and standardisation of interior construction methods, materials, details, and technical solutions.
• - Ensure that engineering documentation is complete, accurate, and issued to the relevant departments on time.
• - Monitor project deadlines and ensure that the Interior Engineering team delivers its tasks according to the project schedule.
• - Maintain clear communication between Design, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Project Management.
• - Provide technical support and guidance to Junior and Senior Interior Engineers where required.
• - Identify recurring production or design issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• - Continuously improve engineering and production workflows within the Interior Engineering department.
• - Ensure that the final product meets the required quality, design intent, functionality, and yacht-specific standards.

Skills Required