About Sunseeker International
Sunseeker was founded on a bold vision: to create a new kind of yacht and redefine what was possible on the water. From our earliest designs in 1967, we’ve pushed boundaries and reshaped the motor yacht industry through innovation, craftsmanship and relentless ambition.
At the heart of every Sunseeker lies a legacy of expert hands and meticulous attention to detail, skills refined and passed down through generations. These are the qualities that set our yachts apart - and the qualities that continue to drive our craft today.
In a world increasingly defined by automation, we remain committed to building handcrafted, handfinished boats. With over 1,800 talented team members across our busy shipyards - from longserving specialists to more than 180 apprentices - our Sunseeker workforce reflects the strength, diversity and pride of our local community. It’s this blend of heritage, skill and passion that makes our shipyards unlike any other place in the world.
Who We Are Seeking
We are looking for an Interior Design and Development Project Engineer who is passionate about design, engineering, and product development. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys bridging the gap between design, planning, procurement, and production to ensure innovative concepts are successfully brought to life.
You will be a proactive problem solver with strong project delivery experience, capable of working collaboratively across multiple departments while maintaining a keen eye for detail. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence are at the heart of everything you do.
Whether your background is in marine, engineering, or product design, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the creation of some of the world's finest luxury motor yachts.
A Day in the Life
As an Interior Design and Development Project Engineer, you'll work closely with designers, planners, procurement teams, and production colleagues to support the successful delivery of both new and bespoke interior projects. You'll play a key role in ensuring designs are translated into manufacturable solutions while maintaining quality, efficiency, and commercial viability.
Your day could involve reviewing Bills of Materials, supporting customer special installations, resolving technical queries from production teams, collaborating with suppliers, and assisting with new model introductions. You'll also support continuous improvement initiatives, helping to standardise components and processes across product ranges while ensuring design intent is maintained throughout the build process.
Working at the centre of the design and manufacturing process, you'll have the opportunity to influence product development and help deliver exceptional customer experiences through innovative interior solutions.
Example Responsibilities Include
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Supporting the design, development, and implementation of new and bespoke interior projects.
- Creating and maintaining accurate Bills of Materials (BoMs) to support planning and manufacturing activities.
- Providing technical support to Planning, Procurement, Production, and Quality teams.
- Assisting with customer-specific design modifications and special installations.
- Ensuring drawings and build specifications are correctly interpreted and adhered to throughout production.
- Supporting new model introduction activities and engineering change implementation.
- Maintaining departmental documentation, including technical specifications and master drawing lists.
- Identifying opportunities to standardise components and improve manufacturing processes across yacht ranges.
- Resolving design and production issues by working closely with stakeholders across the business.
- Supporting cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives with production teams, suppliers, and contractors.
To Be Considered for this Role You Should Have
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A degree, equivalent qualification, or significant practical experience in Design, Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience managing the delivery, design, and implementation of engineering or design projects.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience working with ERP systems.
- Experience using design software, ideally Siemens NX or other 3D CAD packages.
- A good understanding of CAD processes, drawing control, and product lifecycles.
- Previous experience of interior design and build processes within the marine industry.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
- The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Experience in cabinetry, furniture design, powered craft, project planning, or supply chain processes would be advantageous.
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A collaborative approach and a passion for delivering high-quality products in a manufacturing environment.
Sunseeker employees benefit from
With 7 miles of golden sandy beaches, flanked on both sides by the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast line, working in Poole for a genuinely premiere international brand offers an enviable opportunity to truly live the dream. All the usual benefits you would expect from a sophisticated manufacturing organisation are available, including:
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A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
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Private medical insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after 2 years)
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Dental insurance (after 2 years)
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Annual leave increases with continued service
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Health Assured EAP
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Trained Mental Health First Aiders
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Death in service scheme (£)
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Employee discounts with a wide range of third party businesses (up to 30% off) including Perkbox
