Lead Yacht Designer Composite & Deck Structures

Overview

Lead Yacht Designer Composite & Deck Structures — Cape Town | R60 000 - R80 000 p / m | On-site | Start Date : November 2025

About Our Client

Our client is a renowned yacht builder specializing in high-performance, luxury sailing yachts built to exacting international standards. With a reputation for precision engineering, innovative composite construction, and exceptional craftsmanship, they offer the opportunity to work on world-class projects alongside some of the industry's top designers and engineers. Their Cape Town facility is a hub of excellence where design, technology, and artistry converge.

The Role

This senior role will see you supervising both the Composite (2 team members) and Deck (3 team members) design streams within the Drawing Office. You'll deliver production-ready 3D models and 2D drawings, ensuring design integrity, quality, and timely delivery across all phases. Working closely with the Drawing Office Manager, Technical Coordinators, and external naval architects, you'll play a pivotal role in integrating design, engineering, and production within a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of composite and deck designers to deliver accurate production drawings and 3D models.
• Produce and check SolidWorks 3D assemblies and AutoCAD 2D production drawings.
• Engineer composite scantlings and design deck structures aligned with class and project requirements.
• Ensure designs integrate seamlessly across disciplines, liaising with architects, engineers, and suppliers.
• Interpret and apply specifications, rules, and regulations while maintaining up-to-date standards.
• Proactively identify design improvements and propose effective solutions to decision-makers.
• Oversee timely delivery of drawing packages to production, maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient design coordination.

About You

Working Hours : 07 : 00 - 16 : 30

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