Naval Architect - Weight Control And Stability Support

About the role

Sunreef Yachts is seeking a Naval Architect to join its Naval Architecture Department. The role focuses on weight control, weight measurements, and stability support across multiple yacht projects, combining office‑based engineering with hands‑on shipyard work.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain weight calculations, reports, and budgets for each project.
• Track weight development against approved lightship weight budgets.
• Perform regular weight measurements during production.
• Build and maintain a central database of equipment, material, and component weights.
• Collect and coordinate weight data from engineering, production, procurement, composite, and suppliers.
• Verify production execution against drawings and composite details.
• Identify deviations, assess impact on vessel weight, stability, and performance.
• Support stability calculations, performance predictions, and certification‑related work.
• Develop procedures, templates, and reporting tools for future projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Good understanding of composite materials and yacht construction.
• Experience with weight control, stability, or production follow‑up preferred.
• Strong grasp of naval architecture principles, including stability, hydrodynamics, and basic structural analysis.

Required skills

• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Rhino, or SolidWorks.
• Advanced Excel skills for calculations, tracking sheets, databases, and reporting.
• Experience with Maxsurf Stability or similar stability software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in calculations.
• Clear communication with technical and production teams.