Lead Engineer

Welcome to Wajer Yachts – Where Luxury Meets Craftsmanship
At Wajer Yachts, we don’t just build yachts, we create exceptional experiences around the world. From Heeg to Ibiza and from St. Tropez to Miami, our yachts turn heads wherever they go. That’s no coincidence. At Wajer, we are driven by innovation, uncompromising quality, and ultimate comfort. And it all starts with a team of passionate professionals like you.

Is your next step as Lead Engineer in Miami?
Be the technical lead on the ground for a premium yacht fleet in South Florida. At Wajer Yachts, you play a key role in ensuring our yachts perform flawlessly and our owners experience what we promise: without a worry. Based in the Miami / Fort Lauderdale area, you work at the core of our US service operation. You combine hands-on technical work with leadership on the floor, ensuring every job is executed to the highest standard.

Wajer Yachts builds and maintains a global fleet of luxury yachts for owners who expect everything to work, anytime and anywhere.

Our Wajer Care organization delivers on that promise through a seamless combination of Operational Care and Technical Care, supporting owners across key locations such as Miami, The Hamptons, Ibiza, Mallorca, and the South of France.

In the US, this operation is growing rapidly. You play a key role in executing and maintaining a high-performing technical service operation on a daily basis.

Your role

As Lead Engineer, you take the lead in the day-to-day technical execution within the service team. You work hands-on on the yachts while guiding Service Engineers and coordinating external partners where needed. You are the technical point of contact on the ground, ensuring work is executed correctly, efficiently, and to the highest standard. You ensure that work is well planned, executed, and completed at a high level, while maintaining structure and oversight during the boating season.

You work closely with the Technical Service Manager, who is responsible for the overall operation, while you ensure flawless execution on the ground.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and organize daily and weekly service activities across the service hub

• Coordinate work with Service Engineers and external partners

• Execute maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on Wajer yachts

• Take the lead in diagnosing and resolving technical issues during the boating season

• Support and coordinate parts and inventory-related activities

• Maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and partners

• Manage administrative tasks, including work orders, time tracking, inspection reports, and service documentation in the Wajer App

This role requires flexibility and availability during peak boating season, including hands-on work under pressure.

What we offer

A unique opportunity to work on high-end yachts within a premium international brand, with exposure to some of the most exclusive boating locations in the world.

• Competitive salary up to $71,000 annually

• Work in Miami, with 3–4 months per year in The Hamptons

• Housing support provided during assignments in The Hamptons

• Mileage reimbursement ($0.67 per mile)

• Health insurance contribution (for enrolled employees)

• 401(k) with employer match up to 3.5%

• 15 days of paid time off

Who you are
You are a hands-on technical specialist who takes pride in delivering top-quality work. You work with precision, think ahead, and take ownership of your responsibilities on and off the water.

You bring:

• A completed technical vocational or bachelor-level education (mechanical, maritime, or similar)

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a technical service or maintenance environment

• Leadership experience or the ambition to step into a leading role

• Strong technical knowledge of systems, materials, and equipment

• The ability to work in a structured way and maintain overview in a dynamic environment

• Fluency in English (Dutch is a plus)

• A valid driver’s license

• Willingness to live and work in the Miami / Fort Lauderdale area

• Authorized to work in the United States

Ready to come aboard?
Interested in this opportunity? Upload your resume and motivation via our website.

For questions about the process and vacancy, feel free to contact our corporate recruiter, Mathijn Lindstedt, at +31 6 34849125.