Boat Builder / Marine Production Engineer
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Ras Al-Khaimah - Ras Al Khaimah - United Arab Emirates
In Person
Manufacturing & Process EngineeringManufacturing Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A degree or diploma in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or Shipbuilding.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in boat building, shipyard production, or marine construction.
- Strong understanding of FRP composite construction and marine structural systems.
- Experience working in shipyards or yacht production environments.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and production plans.
- Strong organisational and coordination skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making capabilities.
- Familiarity with marine design and production tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA V5 (3D), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
Responsibilities
- Supervise the construction and assembly of FRP composite structures, luxury yachts, and marine vessels.
- Implement production drawings and engineering documentation in the shipyard.
- Coordinate hull fabrication, structural assembly, and superstructure installation.
- Oversee FRP lamination, mold construction, and composite fabrication processes.
- Supervise installation of structural components, decks, and interior structural elements.
- Ensure production activities follow approved technical specifications and shipyard standards.
- Interpret and work with marine engineering drawings, including general arrangement drawings, hull structural drawings, deck layouts and structural plans, shafting and propulsion arrangements, engine foundations and girders, tank structures and fuel systems, bilge and firefighting systems, seawater cooling systems, and superstructure and deck structures.
- Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve technical challenges during production.
- Prepare production schedules and manufacturing workflow plans.
- Coordinate production milestones and build sequences.
- Estimate materials, equipment, and manpower requirements.
- Monitor project costs and production efficiency.
- Maintain production documentation and progress reporting.
- Coordinate with design, engineering, procurement, and production teams.
- Ensure proper integration of marine systems and equipment during construction.
- Liaise with classification societies and surveyors during inspections and certification.
- Support quality control and compliance with shipyard standards and marine regulations.
About the company
Sunreef Yachts designs and builds luxury sailing catamarans, motor yachts and multihull superyachts for private owners around the world. Its boats use two or more hulls to create wide living areas, with layouts and interiors tailored to each customer's plans for private cruising or charter use. The range spans sailing vessels and power models, including Eco catamarans designed for electric cruising and the ULTIMA line of performance boats. The business earns revenue from yacht construction, with owners working with its designers to choose the arrangement and finishes of their vessels. Founded in 2002, Sunreef Yachts is headquartered in Gdansk, Poland.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Gdańsk, Poland
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- UAE production is delivering boats: July 2026 brought the launch of another ULTIMA 88, SUE ROSSO.
- Manufacturing spans disciplines: Gdansk combines composites, carpentry, upholstery and painting with mechanical, electrical and electronic services.
- Travel support is listed: the full-time Ras Al Khaimah Boat Builder role includes an annual ticket.
What critics are saying
- Production remains craft intensive: Sunreef says shipyard craftsmen perform upholstery and woodwork manually.
- Junior titles demand experience: Ras Al Khaimah's Junior Project Manager posting requires four to six relevant years.
- Engineering work is site based: Ras Al Khaimah's autonomy lead role includes sea trials and excludes remote work.
What makes Sunreef Yachts unique
- Solar technology stays in-house: Sunreef designs and manufactures panels integrated into yacht hulls, superstructures and masts.
- Composite choices extend beyond fiberglass: Sunreef uses basalt and flax materials in Eco yacht construction.
- Yacht software is developed internally: Sunreef WETRA connects navigation, energy management and technical monitoring.
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